This folding lantern has the original Mica windows, Japanned finish and a painted gold stencil design. The item is made to collapses down to a small pocket sized square. When opened the lantern meas. approx. 3.00 inches wide x 3.75 deep x 5.25 inches tall. Two sides have windows with a gold stenciled linear design. The third side is solid with the same gold designs around the edges and “MINOR’S PATENT JAN. 24, 1865” at center. The decoration is very visible throughout and the Patent information is slightly worn. The back panel is solid with a looped handle at one edge. This back panel swings open to expose the inside of the lantern. Attached to the inside of the back door are two small holders for extra candles and matches. There is a small used candle still present in the lantern.

The U.S. Patent Office issued Patent #46,011 on January 24,1865 to John A. Minor who was the inventor of this interesting little item.

Overall the item is in good condition. There is some minor wear and scratching on the outside but nothing that would seriously detract from it.  [ad]

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