Brass Kerosene Hanging Lantern

Name/Title

Brass Kerosene Hanging Lantern

Description

Brass kerosene hanging lantern with its glass chimney. Metal base and chimney handle joined over the glass globe by a metal base.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Proctor's Patent

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

late 19th century

Notes

Made about 1876.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Stamp

Transcription

"PROCTER'S PAT. 1876"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

39.5 cm

Diameter

14 cm

Material

Brass, Metal (tinned iron), Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The glass globe is broken.