{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-gray-amos-boston-patent-hand-lantern-black-japanned-tin-glass","title":"Antique 19th C Gray \u0026 Amos Boston Patent Hand Lantern Black Japanned Tin Glass","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis is an authentic 19th-century hand lantern, likely utilized for railroad or maritime purposes. The lantern body is constructed of heavy sheet iron with its original black japanned finish. It features a unique oval glass viewing pane set into a triangular-front housing, designed to project light forward while protecting the flame from wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior contains the original removable font and burner assembly. The brass thumbwheel is clearly s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GRAY \u0026amp; AMOS BOSTON,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereferencing the partnership of Joshua Gray and Amos Sanborn. The burner reflects the \"transition era\" of American lighting, featuring a heavy wick consistent with early kerosene or late-period whale oil use. The lantern retains its original fluted \"smoke bell\" top for heat dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gray \u0026amp; Amos (Burner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boston, Massachusetts, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1860–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanned Tin\/Sheet Iron, Brass, Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kerosene \/ Whale Oil (Transition Era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-fbe0e5d7-7fff-bdae-06ce-c8b65fc222d0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eDimensions: Approx. 6.25\" H x 4.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition: Original Antique Condition. The tin body retains a significant amount of its black japanned patina with minor surface oxidation and honest wear consistent with 150+ years of age. The glass lens is intact with no major cracks, showing typical seed bubbles and striations found in period glass. The font is removable and the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethumbwheel \u003cstrong\u003em\u003c\/strong\u003eechanism turns freely. It is being sold in \"as-found,\" uncleaned condition to preserve historical integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d29fb671-7fff-ef3d-5ad4-68b7f97d4737\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly American Tavern Lamps and Lanterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Donald M. Becket (or see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Prospector’s Guide to Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Catherine Thuro) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gray \u0026amp; Amos of Boston are documented patentees of wick-regulating burners during the mid-19th century (c. 1860s). Similar \"Square Hand Lantern\" forms are cataloged in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThuro, Catherine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Lamps: The Kerosene Era in North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Page 52.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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Our utmost focus is on customer satisfaction, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure every transaction is smooth, transparent, and positive for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43979210588203,"sku":"684","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260330_225311.jpg?v=1777226584","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-19th-c-gray-amos-boston-patent-hand-lantern-black-japanned-tin-glass","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}