Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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I can't say enough about the magnificent and commanding brass repousse
lantern. It is late 18th century, has great surface and all of its
original glass panels intact and unbroken. The wonderful repousse
decoration is on all surfaces except the done. I stands a
commanding 19" tall. The bottom decoration is so wonderful that
you will want to hang it for all to see. The door has a twisted
brass wire latch and a single candle socket. My only apology is
that the original hinge seems to have slipped just enough so that I
can't get the latch into the hole....although it moves freely and I keep
thinking I have it latched, I then find that the door still opens.
No worries as it stays shut without the latch. I love this
lantern! Please take time to look at all photos as I've given you
one of every angle. I'm happy to send larger format photos via
email. Likely English, probably from a church or meeting house.
Circa 1780. (#4758) $2000 |
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