{"product_id":"antique-miniature-horn-window-candle-lantern-punched-tin-pocket-light-19th-c","title":"Antique Miniature Horn Window Candle Lantern Punched Tin Pocket Light 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d48c9dd6-7fff-6ba6-e659-257fe6ae35e9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eExhibiting exceptional rarity in 19th-century utility lighting, this miniature hand lantern features an authentic, fully intact natural horn window pane set within a compact 8.5-inch tinned sheet iron frame. Crafted with hand-rolled seams and a conical chimney boasting punched ventilation rows, its scaled-down form served as a highly portable personal light source. Preserving its original organic window element and untouched oxidized surface, this piece stands as an elite specimen for advanced early American lighting and tinware collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eTechnical Construction \u0026amp; Structural Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm \u0026amp; Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature cylindrical tin\/sheet iron candle lantern featuring a conical cap chimney, arched rear handle, and a top wire-form\/strap hanging loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindow \/ Lens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rectangular front aperture set with an authentic, original translucent natural horn pane secured within folded sheet-iron retaining borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conical chimney top decorated with multiple horizontal rows of outward-punched\/pierced vent slits for heat and smoke dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoor \u0026amp; Latch Mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hinged curved front door operating on integrated sheet-iron pin hinges with a rolled side friction catch\/latch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Socket:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted internally with a fixed, hand-formed sheet iron candle cup holding an aged candle stub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoins \u0026amp; Seams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hand-assembled construction utilizing folded mechanically-crimped edges, lap seams, and historic soft solder along vertical construction joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle \u0026amp; Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat folded rear strap handle riveted\/soldered to the main body, topped with curled wire eyelets and an articulated hanging loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003ePhysical Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tinned sheet iron (tinware), translucent natural horn pane, soft solder, iron wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attributed to 19th Century American or European Tinsmiths \/ Folk Metalworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Patina:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Untouched dark oxidized antique surface exhibiting original dark grey tinning remnants, light surface rust scale, and warm ambient patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat enclosed sheet iron base with crimped\/rolled perimeter rim; undersurface demonstrates honest age-appropriate surface oxidation and rub wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d40486a1-7fff-53eb-3d80-19d8e11ee7f0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overall solid, structurally intact condition with no major missing iron sections, broken solder joins, or structural crushed areas noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindow Pane:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original natural horn pane is exceptionally well-preserved and tight within its frame with excellent translucency and natural grain, showing light age-appropriate surface wear without severe cracking or loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Wear \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy overall natural oxidation, darkened tinning wear, light rust spotting, and minor residual white mineral\/wax deposits around the lower base rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hinges, latch friction slide, and hanging loop remain structurally complete and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. 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If you'd like additional photos or have questions about an item, we're more than happy to provide them promptly upon request. In the event of any concerns after purchase, please reach out to us as soon as possible--certainly before submitting feedback--so we can work together to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly. 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68038938329131,"sku":"1729","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20261025_211440.jpg?v=1793114096","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-miniature-horn-window-candle-lantern-punched-tin-pocket-light-19th-c","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}