K324 19th century original blue painted wooden Lantern featuring four bubbled glass panels (one panel is cracked) contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame. The wood is pine. The door to access the candle area is fully mortised and pegged and is attached with tiny snipe hinges and secured with a tiny wire loop that turns to open the door. The top is covered with a curved piece of sheet metal to create a hood that protects the candle flame from wind/rain. A wire bale handle is attached to the top for carrying/hanging purposes. Circa mid-1800s.
Measurements: ~6 ¾” square x ~17 ¼” tall (with handle up).
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