Lantern, Sheet Iron Candle Lamp, Triple Pierced Chimney Vents, Historic Surface
A survivor in very early green paint… with wrought iron hanger and door knocker
Date/Period: 18th Century - SOLD
Material: Tinned sheet iron, glass, and green paint
Condition: Wear is commensurate with age and use
Provenance: A typed letter, and large identifying tag written in 1918 states that the
lantern came from the General John Douglass House in Plainfield, Connecticut. Mr.
Otis P. Newton was directing the disposition of the below described for his deceased
brother Henry F. Newton.
Additional Information: Three-tier tapering pierced chimney and carrying ring [with
small, crimped heat shield] above similarly pierced slightly arched dome…above
rectangular glazed case featuring columnar corners surmounted with finials and
continuing to conical feet…single candle socket. The four lights [appearing to retain
original glass] are held in place with sheet iron tabs; the sheet iron door having wire
reinforced rolled edges is hung from sheet iron hinges. The whole raised on conical feet.
SOLD
1344-20
Candle Lantern Date/Period: Circa 1780-1800
Measurement: 15.5” x 5.75” x 5.75”
Material: Sheet iron
Condition: Good
Additional Information: Rare hanging lantern with a single candle socket and 2 tier
graduated circular pierced chimney with carrying ring above a tubular frame joining
glazed panels. It rests on conical feet. The hinged door retains its original wire latch.
$1,425.00
997-29
Early American Candle Lantern, Wood Frame, Glazed, Tin Socket & Drip Pan Date/Period: 1825-1840
Material: White walnut (butternut), tinned sheet iron, glass
Condition: Very good, original glass and surface; two small trivial losses to glass at top
that do not distract. Dry patina; displays beautifully.
Additional Information: A barn/privy lantern displaying a great surface…the wire bail
handle centering pierced chimney vent under the domed sheet iron heat/spark shield;
chamfered top edges, projecting molded base …the chamfered corner posts are
mortised top and bottom and are secured by iron pins. The door with canted edges is of
mortise, tenon and wood peg joinery; door hangs from original butt hinges A most
interesting removeable single sheet iron candle socket having an integral waisted drip
pan is within [made like a peg lamp post].
$1,725.00
1256-87
Dome Top Candle Lantern Date/Period: Early 19th Century
Measurement: 13.25” x 7.25” x 5.75”
Material: Tin
Condition: Very good, a small dimple to base of door mentioned for accuracy
Additional Information: New England, glazed, ribbed, pierced and chisel cut.
Demilune back with finely made door, handle with rolled edges. The glazed panel in
front lifts to access a single candle socket with clinched tabs
Folds flat, spring loaded candle tube serves as handle; can be hung from chain, there is a flat belt hook on solid side
suggesting a camper’s lantern. The japanned surface and mica windows remain in good condition. (7.5" x 3.5")
A related lamp was patented March 31,1885 by J.H.J. Ronner; Folding Torch Candle Lantern dated March 31,
1885, US Patent Number 314,725
$285.00
1284-1
Antique Candle Lantern, New England Date/Period: Circa 1800-1835 - SOLD
Condition: Fine original condition, very good patina
Additional Information: Two-tier pierced chimney; carrying ring above crimped
dome…tapered and pierced top section on domed shoulder above lower pierced
chimney section above square glazed case featuring columnar corners continuing to
pewter ball feet…the tops with conforming finials; single candle socket with ejection slit
is tabbed. Three lights retaining original glass; the sheet iron door having wire
reinforced rolled edges is hung from fabulous, tapered sheet iron hinges conforming to
tubular corner posts. The door is strengthened and ornaments by an embossed
rectangle, triple molded banding centering an “X” that fills center.
The base is pierced for drafting…the exceptional example was at onetime electrified as
evidenced by a 3/8” piercing conforming to top piercing to facilitate wire (does not
distract). Fine construction, exceptional example.
SOLD
424-359
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