M270 19th century Pennsylvania signed original green painted wooden Lantern featuring four bubbled glass panels (small crack in the corner of one panel) contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame. The initials "FH" are punched into the underside of the lantern. The door to access the interior candle socket is attached with tiny wire hinges and secured with a tiny wire loop and latch. There is a hole in the top for ventilation purposes which is covered on the exterior with a curved piece of sheet metal to create a hood that protects the candle flame from wind/rain. A wire bale handle is attached to the top for carrying/hanging purposes – with one handle attachment that comes loose due to a large age/heat separation in the wooden top. Circa mid-1800s. From an estate in Chambersburg, PA.
Measurements: 4 ¾” x 5” square x ~9 ¾” tall – not including handle.
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