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This substantial antique carriage side lamp dates to the late Victorian/Edwardian horse-drawn transportation era and retains the distinctive architecture of …
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This substantial antique carriage side lamp dates to the late Victorian/Edwardian horse-drawn transportation era and retains the distinctive architecture of an original spring-fed candle lighting system. The square lantern body features three glass panels, a silver-tone reflective interior, red rear signal lens, exterior mounting bracket, ventilated upper crown, and a long hollow lower housing connected to the candle chamber. The lower section would have accommodated the candle-feed mechanism that maintained the flame at the proper height as the candle burned.
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Brand/Artist/Country: Unmarked; maker and country of manufacture unknown
Item Description: Antique horse-drawn carriage, coach, or buggy side lamp/lantern with spring-candle feed housing
Design Details: Square three-sided glazed lantern body; reflective metal interior; central candle socket; removable/unscrewing interior candle fitting; internal tube leading into the hollow cylindrical lower housing; ventilated stepped upper crown; round red rear lens; adjustable side mounting bracket.
Age Range: Circa 1890s-1910s
Dimensions: Approx. 15" tall x 5.25" wide on each of the three main sides; approx. 8.25" from front face to outer edge of mounting assembly
Materials: Sheet metal/steel, glass, painted metal, red glass lens, silver-tone reflective metal interior
Color Palette: Black, silver, clear glass, dark red
Design Styles: Victorian Industrial, Edwardian, Transportation, Utilitarian, Horse-Drawn Carriage Equipment
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 8.25ʺD × 15ʺL
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Condition Antique condition with substantial age-appropriate surface wear, oxidation, rust, scratches, paint loss, discoloration, and patina throughout. Clear glass panels … moreCondition Antique condition with substantial age-appropriate surface wear, oxidation, rust, scratches, paint loss, discoloration, and patina throughout. Clear glass panels remain present and show expected scratching, haze, residue, and age-related wear. Red rear signal lens remains installed. Exterior carriage mounting bracket and adjustment hardware remain present. Interior candle fitting unscrews, revealing the internal passage/tube leading downward into the long hollow lower housing. Lower cylindrical housing retains an opening at its base and appears to be part of the lamp's original spring-fed candle mechanism, rather than an electrical conversion. The removable internal spring/candle-carrier assembly itself was not observed and may be incomplete or missing. Upper structure retains ventilation openings consistent with heat exhaust from candle operation. Sold as a historical decorative/collectible object only; functionality has not been tested, and it is not represented as suitable for active illumination. Please review all photographs closely for exact condition and surviving components. less
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