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Australian & Colonial – Antique & Historical (#38MG) Closed

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Lot 43A rare lamp from Australia’s free settler history. This “Candle Lanthorne” was made available to free settlers for their sea voyage to Australia where compartment lighting was very dim. The brass label on the lamp is inscribed: “Price Patent Candle Company Ltd, Government Emigrant Ship Lanthorne No 3610, Registered July, 1854.” The lantern is octagonal in shape with a pierced lid and hinged top with eight glass sides. 49 cm tall, 23 cm diameter. EXTREMELY RARE

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$3,800 (4 bids)
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Australian & Colonial – Antique & Historical (#38MG) Closed

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  • A rare lamp from Australia’s free settler history. This “Candle Lanthorne” was made available to free settlers for their sea voyage to Australia where compartment lighting was very dim. The brass label on the lamp is inscribed: “Price Patent Candle Compan
  • A rare lamp from Australia’s free settler history. This “Candle Lanthorne” was made available to free settlers for their sea voyage to Australia where compartment lighting was very dim. The brass label on the lamp is inscribed: “Price Patent Candle Compan - 2
  • A rare lamp from Australia’s free settler history. This “Candle Lanthorne” was made available to free settlers for their sea voyage to Australia where compartment lighting was very dim. The brass label on the lamp is inscribed: “Price Patent Candle Compan - 3
  • A rare lamp from Australia’s free settler history. This “Candle Lanthorne” was made available to free settlers for their sea voyage to Australia where compartment lighting was very dim. The brass label on the lamp is inscribed: “Price Patent Candle Compan - 4