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Police Lantern

Description

Victorian constable's dark lantern. This form was known as a 'bull's-eye' lantern, so-called because it was thought that it resembled the eye of a bull. It was used by lighting a wick in an oil- filled container that fitted inside the lantern.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT L2003-1/28

  • Date

    1837 - 1900 (c.)

  • Material

    metal