AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
FINE GROUP OF FIVE EARLY AMERICAN LANTERNS.1) 19" h, large tin lantern of circular form with cone shaped top in architectural form with 3 rounded dormers as vents and center "chimney" with swing handle, front having curved, hinged door. Round door with 5 two sectioned windows with partial inserts present. Base fitted with 2 candle cups, side loops for mounting. 2) 15" h, Revere type lantern with punch decoration, hinged door with 1 candle cup on interior. This fine example has a side strap handle fitted with a candle cup. 3) 16" h, square glass paned lantern, back door swings open to reveal single candle holder, besides having round wire protection rings for the glass. Top is pyramid shape with pierced stars and large ringed handle. 4) 16-1/2" h, glass onion lantern. Clear round glass body having decorative tin cap supporting a large ring handle. Base with similar design as top, having a removable 2 wick burner. 5) 13" h, lighthouse shaped glass and tin lantern, having a removable base supporting glass reservoir with 2 wick burner. Top section of tin with decorative star cutouts and large ring holder. 6) 4-1/2" l, iron Betty lamp, spade shaped with hinged cover, the handle with attached beam hook. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: 1) Most inserts missing, bottom has hole, 1 mounting ring collapsed, overall light rust, otherwise very good. 2) Very good. 3) Very good. 4) Very good, light rusted surface. 5) Very good. 6) Very good. 49476-84 WAG (700-900)