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Lighted production lanterns

This set of production lanterns folds flat and stacks together in such a way that each one has a burning taper or candle inside it. This allows them to be lifted out of a production box, one at a time, each with a glowing light inside. We have four lanterns, but based on the details of manufacture it is clear that there should be five in a set. If a magician produces collapsible lanterns from a small production box, the effect would not be very impressive. The fact that each lantern is lit makes it considerably more impressive.

Item Details

Size Diameter 120mm
Date First half of the 20th century.
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Category
Ref no N3447