Vintage Tung Woo Brass Onion Lamp Lantern
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2779248 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong |
Rare Tung Woo Brass Onion Lantern Lamp.
Onion lanterns were designed as a light to burn whale oil.
They were used by nautical shipping companies and railroads.
When made of brass they resisted the harsh coastal New England weather.
The shape of the glass globe in surrounding cage makes the lantern very sturdy.
Measures 11 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" wide at furthest point out
Antique condition.
The bottom of lantern as two small cracks as pictured.
See pictures for des...cription.
Onion lanterns were designed as a light to burn whale oil.
They were used by nautical shipping companies and railroads.
When made of brass they resisted the harsh coastal New England weather.
The shape of the glass globe in surrounding cage makes the lantern very sturdy.
Measures 11 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" wide at furthest point out
Antique condition.
The bottom of lantern as two small cracks as pictured.
See pictures for des...cription.
