Lantern

Date1760-1800

MediumIron; glass; paint

DimensionsOH 23 1/8"; H (sides) 14 1/4"; W (base) approx. 9 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1963-10

DescriptionLantern with circular strap suspension ring or carrying handle with moulded face and wire swivel attachment to center of top; top consisting of smaller circular drum on a larger circular drum with incised surface between and below; tall stright-sided body of hexagonal plan with large arch-topped openings in five of the sides with clear glass pane of conforming outline and simple wire catch; tubular reinforcements extending full height of sides of panes at corners with six large leaf finials above; body supported on three short conical feet (one missing); top and upper section of body above panes geometrically pierced; pane in door enclosed by a flat-chased running serpentine design
ProvenanceVendor: Lillian Blankley Cogan, Farmington, CT