Object number
51/1229
Description
This is an Italian lantern made of japanned iron with brass mountings and a handle bound with leather. From the 18th C..
This is an Italian lantern made of japanned iron with brass mountings and a handle bound with leather. It has a glass window and dormers for ventilation. It dates from the eighteenth century.
Physical description
1 lantern: metal (japanned iron); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This is a hand lantern of Italian origin. It is made of japanned iron, with brass mountings and the handle bound with leather. The top is made in the form of a cone with dormers for ventilation. The cover for the window is attached to the top, so that, by screwing the top round, the hole is completely shut off. // The lantern measures 9.5 inches in height.', Victoria & Albert Museum No. M1008, 1926.
Production place
Italy
Production date
1700-01-01 - 1799-12-31
Production period
Eighteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2301.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_655.tif - High resolution image
