Anglo Indian Toleware Post Lantern on Painted Teak Base niche set on a conforming plinth

set on a conforming plinth

Fashioned with domed top and ring handle

Levi Lincoln

It was nicely rendered with a chain around his neck and a dramatic

Selected collections: Brooklyn Museum

Anglo Indian Toleware Post Lantern on Painted Teak Base niche set on a conforming plinthDETAILS An antique tole lantern hand crafted with four glazed panes beneath a peaked roof with four dormer vents and a pointed smoke dome, this piece displays a wonderful, old, rusted patina. Originally a post lamp, it makes a lovely candle lantern, but could easily be electrified. Mounted on a green painted, teak pillar base. DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 9. 25 Depth 9. 75 Height 27 inches