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Reflective Light Box

By Denise Fullmer, 3 August, 2009
Description

This is an antique candle light reflection box. It is made of worm wood, has mirrors from the late 1800's, has an oil container stamped 1776, The front hinge is original. The back hinge was replaced in the 1930's. It is dark wood with the oil snuff, and old matches. The candles are not originals but contains 3 candles from the 1930's.

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
Worm Wood
Distinguishing marks
piece 222 of 300
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6x6x3
Date Period
1876
Weight
4 lbs
History
My great grandfather used to use this to reflect light and read at night. It is guessed he obtained it around 1876 as a commeorative piece
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No
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