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Revolutionary War Period Punched Tin Lantern, ref. George Neumann
$ 34.31
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Description
Offered in this 7-day auction is a c.1770-1800 Pierced Tin Lantern. Always a favorite for Colonial displays, the punched designs cast playful light in a room, but the heavy tin body protected a room from spark and thus fires. The center platform holds a single, taper candle. The forged iron hook allows for hanging. All original parts to include the door and clasp. You can hang it and still use it as desired! A good picture reference of these lantern is found in George C. Neumann's,Early American Antique Country Furnishings
, page 77.
Measures 13 1/2" tall, 5 1/2" base diameter, Hanger is 3"
Thank you for looking! No reserve.