Image Lot Price Description



2370
$2,470.00

PAWTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT LANTERN.

Pawtucket circa 1862. 19th century fireman’s lantern from Pawtucket Fire Dept. Wheel cut and acid etched engraved shade. Gothic lettering “Pawtucket Fire Dept” with trailing vine flourishes. Lantern in typical form in brass with pierced stars above and below shade. Original burner, signed “Patent J. Sangster March 25, 1862”. SIZE: 17-3/4″ h x 6-1/4″ d. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good condition retaining some of the original lacquer surface. 49055-77 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2370


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015
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