Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle Replica Non-Firing Guns with little to no deterioration

with little to no deterioration of the silk

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these two were likely related though not through direct familial relations

and now it needs a good home to be the centerpiece of any USAAF WWII collection

Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle Replica Non-Firing Guns with little to no deteriorationOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most tremendous lanterns we have ever offered, a Colonial period personal punched tin lantern with a blown glass lens and retained candle. The construction is very crude and evident of the period, completely handmade with the original candle inside. The top of the lantern has a small hinge and latch to open and close the compartment, which shows very heavy oxidation but still works great. The glass has