Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Metal and glass oil lantern with a base made of metal and has a cylindrical shape. There is a metal skirt around the base with circular holes around the inside edge. The base has two protrusions, one of them a small circular knob and the other a pointed piece of metal, both of which are near each other. The base supports the lamp chimney, which is made of clear glass. The glass is round and tapers inward towards the top. The lamp chimney is surrounded by a metal wire frame on two sides. A circular metal wire is attached to this frame and loops around the chimney. The cap to the chimney is made of metal and has a cylindrical shape with circular vents along the side. The top is conical ruffled. A looped metal handle is attached to the cap.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Made/Created

Date made

1875

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"C", "BUHL"

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Diameter

6 in