**SOLD** M251 19th century original blue painted wooden Lantern featuring four bubbled glass panels contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame. The wood is pine. The door to access the interior candle socket is attached with tiny wire loop hinges and secured with a tiny wire loop that turns to open the door. There is a hole in the top for ventilation purposes which is covered on the exterior 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: 5” square x ~9 ¾” tall – not including handle.
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