Name/Title
Lantern, GasolineDescription
Very large spotlight lanterns (A-B).
A: The lantern has a cylindrical body, with a circular glass window on the front. The glass is held in place by a circular frame that swings open on a hinge and clasps shut on the opposite side. There is a rectangular vent box at the top of the lantern, and a small fuel nozzle at the bottom. A bracket is attached to either side of the spotlight and meets at the back, where there is a cylindrical bolt extending from it. Below the bracket is a rounded handle.
B: The lantern has a cylindrical body and a circular, glass window on the front. The window is held in place by a circular metal frame that opens via hinge and clasps on the opposite side. On the top of the lantern, there is a rectangular vent box, and on the bottom there is a severed electrical wire. A large bracket is attached to either side of the spotlight and extends up and over the back, where there is a butterfly-shaped plate with holes to mount the spotlight. There is also a handle with a wooden grip attached to the back.Inscription/Signature/Marks
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"MANUFACTURED BY GRAY & DAVIS", "AMESBURY", "MASS. U.S.A."Dimensions
Height
17 inWidth
11 inLength
11 in
