This lantern is a prototype of a Civil War Dark Lantern. The design was based on some CW era drawings and a fair amount of speculation. The inner shell revolves to allow the candle to be shaded. Sort of a candle powered flashlight.
The inner shell is attached to the top and is turned by twisting the top. The inner and outer shells are separate parts That are fastened together at the base. The parts move fine, but understand that they are metal on metal, not the smoothest operation.
This lantern is a prototype of a Civil War Dark Lantern. The design was based on some CW era drawings and a fair amount of speculation. The inner shell revolves to allow the candle to be shaded. Sort of a candle powered flashlight.
The inner shell is attached to the top and is turned by twisting the top. The inner and outer shells are separate parts That are fastened together at the base. The parts move fine, but understand that they are metal on metal, not the smoothest operation.
