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This tin lantern is from Inverkeithing in Fife. It dates from the early 19th century.

The cylindrical candle lantern has a conical top and hinged door. Two round reflectors of thick glass project from the sides, one on the door, the other opposite it.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-297-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGK 3
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Tin with glass reflectors
  Lantern, candle
  
• Dimensions: 13.20" H x 5.50" D; 4.00" x 6.75" dooe; 2.25" D reflectors
  
• What: Lantern, candle
  
• Subject: Lighting - lanterns - candles (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Fife, Inverkeithing
  Scotland, Fife, Inverkeithing
  
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• Description: Cylindrical lantern of tin with a conical top and hinged door, from Inverkeithing, Fife, early 19th century
  
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