Folk Art Tin Lantern with Red Glass Eyes and Glass Blob Mouth

Probably French
Circa: 1840-1860
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Unique tinsmith Folk Art candle lantern. Incredible three dimensional formed head with repoussé work hair and a pierced chimney. When the lantern is lit the eyes glow red and the mouth amber—it’s a phenomenal effect. I have not seen or been able to document a tinsmith made latern as complex and developed as this special example.

Provenance: Private Collection, England; Private Collection, Midwestern United States

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Condition: Excellent.

Price: SOLD

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