Pierced Sheet Iron Lantern

Description:

Pierced Sheet Iron Lantern, late 18th/early 19th century, cylindrical form with conical top, the door and body with crescent, dot, and line piercings, and single candle socket inside, (imperfections),ht. 15 1/2, dia. 6 in.
The Janie & Peter Gross Collection.
Estimate $100-150

Edge of base with several dents, top held to body with fine wires.

Edge of base with several dents, top held to body with fine wires.


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