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metal fuel lantern with wick, used to be carried, or hung

By kmorgan88, 2 April, 2012
Description

I have found an old fuel lantern with a wick and am unclear as to its origin or use, According to my Grandmother, it was used to carry to light the way while traveling, on a pole or stick.

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
very heavy metal of some kind, but now rsut covered
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Fair
Weight
5 lbs or so
History
My grandmother said it was used to light a persons way when they were traveling at night, it has a hook to hang by a pole or stick
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cfr50s

13 years 3 months ago

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kmorgan88

13 years 2 months ago

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