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19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern
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19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern

19th century
Sold 18 August 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern

A fabulous 19th century antique tin hanging lantern with punched in slot and dot decorations known as a thousand eyes. Designed to be either carried by the loop handle or hung. A very good original example, very useable with a working sprung door handle and with a candle inside.

Dimensions

Height: 46cm (18.25")

Width: 16cm (6.35")

Depth: 16cm (6.35")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pierced Tin Lantern to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159908
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Description
19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern
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A fabulous 19th century antique tin hanging lantern with punched in slot and dot decorations known as a thousand eyes.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Designed to be either carried by the loop handle or hung. A very good original example, very useable with a working sprung door handle and with a candle inside.

Dimensions

Height: 46cm (18.25")

Width: 16cm (6.35")

Depth: 16cm (6.35")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pierced Tin Lantern to the 19th Century.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159908
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern

Archive II A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder. View II
Archive III A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 163
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder.
19th Century Antique Tin Thousand Eyes Lantern
Ref: SA1159908
A cylindrical 19th-century pierced tin lantern with a domed top, handle, and an open hinged door revealing an interior candle holder.
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  • ObjectLanterns
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Folk Art
  • MaterialTin, Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsPunched tin patterns, Domed top, Hinged door, Suspension ring
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Pierced or punched tin lanterns, often called thousand eyes lanterns, date back to the 18th and 19th centuries when they were used for lighting homes and pathways. Artisans used small chisels and awls to puncture patterns into sheet metal, allowing candlelight to project through the perforations.

These pieces were typically constructed from sheets of tinned iron or plain tinplate. The metal was hand-cut, folded, soldered, and meticulously pierced by hand to create decorative motifs before being fitted with a hinged door and a carrying handle.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-punched holes with raised burrs on the reverse side, handmade soldering, genuine oxidation, and wear consistent with age. Modern reproductions often feature machine-punched holes that lack the irregular charm and patination of 19th-century craftsmanship.

This piece adds texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces when placed on a mantelpiece, shelf, or sideboard. The perforated metal casts intricate patterns of light, making it an effective accent piece for ambient evening lighting.

Preservation requires keeping the object in a dry environment to prevent active corrosion. Dust gently with a soft brush and avoid using water, harsh chemical cleaners, or aggressive polishes that could strip away the historical patina.
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