| Accession# |
2003.0001 |
| Catalog date |
10/09/2007 |
| Collection |
Bronson Memorial Church |
| Collector |
Reid & Peggy Jo Whitman |
| Count |
1 |
| Artist |
Bulpitt |
| Description |
An antique portable lantern that hangs from the center of the porch ridge of roof. It is made of copper with three glass sides. One panel on the side opens for access to and removal of oil font and burner. On the back interior is a white porcelain reflector. The back exterior has a mount for either a chain, hook, or wall mount. The font is made of tin with a brass burner. See Provenance and Notes.
Also note:
1. Security pin on the right side
2. Key adjuster on the lower right front
3. Slide opening on side for possible air intake. |
| Dimensions |
H-16.5 W-8.25 D-5.5 inches |
| Home Location |
Bronson Memorial Church |
| Made |
Bulpitt |
| Material |
Copper/Glass/Brass |
| Makers mark |
BULPITT (latch on font)
Made in England (plate on back) |
| Notes |
Peggy Jo Whitman is an antique collector, appraiser, and dealer. She is also chair of the Foundation's Friends Committee.
It has been temporarily electrified to simulate. The burner is removable and does not change or deface the lantern.
Further research is needed about the maker, value, etc. |
| Object ID |
2003.0048.001 |
| Object Name |
Lantern, Portable |
| Place of Origin |
England |
| Owned |
Reid & Peggy Jo Whitman |
| People |
Hunker, Robert L.
Whitman, Reid
Whitman, Peggy Jo |
| Provenance |
A gift from Reid and Peggy Jo Whitman on October 2, 2007. See Notes. |
| Site |
Bronson Memorial Church |
| Site # |
58 |
| Search Terms |
Bronson Memorial Church
Light fixtures
Lighting
Lanterns |
| Subjects |
Light fixtures
Lighting
Lanterns |
