DETAILS
This antique (tole) tin lantern is hand crafted with four glazed panes beneath a peaked roof with four dormer vents and a pointed smoke dome. Originally a post lamp, it makes a lovely candle lantern, but could easily be electrified. It is now mounted on a custom iron wall bracket sconce.
COLOR(S)
Purple, yellow
PLACE OF ORIGIN
India
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1860 and later
DIMENSIONS
Width 10 Depth 14 Height 30 inches
Lantern: Width 10 Depth 10 Height 28 inches
Bracket: Width 6.75 Depth 12 Height 7 inches
CONDITION
Note: the purple and yellow paint is a later addition. The bracket is a modern addition.