{"product_id":"antique-19thc-tin-bullseye-candle-lantern-crimped-top-green-painted-belt-lamp-7","title":"RARE Antique 19th Century Tin Bullseye Watchman Candle Lantern Crimped Green Paint Police Belt Lamp 7\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOffered is a scarce, early-to-mid 19th-century (c. 1830s–1860s) sheet iron  bullseye candle lantern. Unlike later late-19th-century oil-burning watchman or police lanterns, this early example retains its original internal sheet-tin candle socket, designed with a vertical expansion seam to secure a tallow or beeswax candle.\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;\"\u003eThe lantern features a glass bullseye-like lens held within a decorative pie-crust crimped tin bezel. The top chimney structure consists of a double-tiered, corrugated heat-deflector cap to manage smoke escape while protecting the flame from drafts. The back features a heavy-duty folding strip handle mechanism that folds flat against the body for easy storage or belt-wearing.\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;\"\u003eThe surface exhibits wonderful historical integrity, retaining substantial remnants of its original historic green paint over an undisturbed, aged iron patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Specifics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tinned Sheet Iron \/ Sheet Metal \u0026amp; Glass Lens\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7\"\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 5.5\" (front of lens casing to rear handle edge)\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLens Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 3\"\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5 oz (326 grams)\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\/Era:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American or English, circa 1830–1860\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\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internal split candle tube socket, double crimped heat shield, hinged door latch, folding belt\/hand handle.\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;\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity Assessment\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely good, untouched antique condition given its age and function. Structural tinwork is solid and intact with minimal metal fatigue or solder separation. The hinged front casing swings freely and latches securely into the side catch. Flaking and wear to the historic green paint reveal an authentic oxidized dark iron patina underneath. Uncleaned and completely unrestored.\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\u003eAuthenticity Assessment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This lantern demonstrates unquestionable period authenticity through multiple key physical markers:\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 id=\"docs-internal-guid-39bf6a33-7fff-f698-0a19-a9d9b97a6df8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Rolled Seams \u0026amp; Soldering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped Lens Collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting in America: From Colonial Rushlights to Victorian Chandeliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edited by Lawrence S. Cooke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage \/ Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chapter 2 (\"Early Sheet-Iron Lanterns and Lighting Devices\"), pp. 48–52. Illustrates early 19th-century sheet-iron \"dark\" and bullseye candle lanterns with crimped chimney tops and interior candle sockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-5a75243f-7fff-a3e5-7ed6-02e700d90b77\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e-----------------------------\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 USPS\/UPS\/FedEx 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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