Pierced Tin and Glass Lantern

Description:

Pierced Tin and Glass Lantern, probably England, mid-19th century, molded bull's-eye lens, whale oil lamp burner inside, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $400-600

There is a hole drilled into the top fitting of the lamp suggesting that it may have at one time been electrified.


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