Antique Civil War Era Outhouse ? Hand Lamp Lantern W/ Chain Snuffer FIXED GLOBE
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:44843890 |
From its design, it looks to be an outhouse type of lantern , the actual lantern sits into a carry along tray with a pin to lock the lip of the lantern in place. ( arrow pointing this out )
Attached to the lower body of the lantern is a buckboard clip .
Fount is soldered in place and is not removable from the lower body.
Uses a long brass wick tube burner ( smaller diameter than the s...tandard No.1 burners )Thru the top cap is a brass chain connected to a tin burner snuffer.
The top cap is pretty snug on and won't come off , dose not appear to be plastered .Condition - excellent, clean inside and out.
No heavy rusting or pitting present.
Lots of tinning inside and under the lantern. ** has not been oil tested **Please check last picture for more listed daily. Shipped with USPS priority