Group of 19th C. Lanterns and Lighting

Updated August 25, 2026

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Lot number597
Estimate100.00 - 150.00 USD
AuctionAntiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 2
DateSeptember 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
Auction houseJohn M. Hess Auction Service, Inc.
LocationManheim, Pennsylvania

Four pieces in this group including a brass skater's lantern, Dietz scout lantern, small German brass miner's lamp engraved "Spekholzerheid" which roughly translates as "Greediness" and a tin lantern used with magic lanterns. Provenance: The collection of Linda and the late Ed Althouse. Tallest, 9"H Magic lantern missing glass and wear to painted finish.

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