Very unusual lantern here , I have no idea of the maker or its actual intended use. 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 standard 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 **
Civil War era Outhouse ? Hand lantern with chain snuffer
SKU: CIVILWAROUT
$375.00Price