Rare Candle Lantern in Original Apple Green Paint

A rare 19th century barn lantern remaining in splendid original apple-green paint the heavy wire bail handle centers a domed sheet-iron shield above the square top; fine joinery the corner posts mortised through molded top and bottom are secured by small cut-nails.

 The door with molded edges hangs from original pintle type hinges and is of pegged construction and retains its original thumb latch. Sheet iron bottom liner with candle socket. (Height: 12.5 inches; width: 6 inches; depth: 6 inches.) Wear to top hinge; retro-socket with all else fine. Circa 1800.
$3900.00
R11C175223