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000-100-102-305-C
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Lantern

This stable lantern dates from the 19th century and shows how the oil lamp and burner have been enclosed to avoid the risk of fire.

The lantern is made of red-painted tin, with four glass sides. The bracket and the wick-holder at the top of the reservoir are made of brass. The lantern is inscribed 'BEAR / BRAND / KAMENZ CRYSTAL / FIREPROOF / FOREIGN'.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-305-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGM 1
Date: 19th century
Material: Tin, red painted with brass bracket and wick holder, glass sides and metal rods . Inscription: On glass: BEAR / BRAND / KAMENZ CRYSTAL / FIREPROOF / FOREIGN
Dimensions: 18.00" H x 6.10" L x 6.10" W
What: Lantern, stable
Subject: Lighting - lanterns - oil (including naphtha) (NMAS Classification)
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Description: Rectangular stable lantern of red-painted tin, with four glass sides, inscribed BEAR / BRAND / KAMENZ CRYSTAL / FIREPROOF / FOREIGN, 19th century
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