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early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts
early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts
early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts
early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts
early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts
early cake top tin lantern with make-do wine stems glass inserts

What makes this 18th century tin cake-top lantern special is that the glass pieces appear to be the bases of wine glass stems.  The door has the original hasp and wire.  Single candle cup is cleated into the base. On top is a double cake-top chimney and carrying ring.  Original surface.  Rare piece of lighting.  Dimensions: each side is approx. 5.5",
height to top of lantern 8.5", height to top of cake-top 13", height to top of hanging loop 16".

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