Night light
Hearn Wright and Co
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
circa 1837 - circa 1901
Materials
Glass, wax, wire and paper
Measurements
Lantern - 100 mm (height); 68 mm (diameter), Candle - 29 mm (height); 42 mm (diameter)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665823
Summary
A cylindrical green glass Victorian lantern decorated with a moulded woman's (Queen Victoria's) face on one side and her wavy hair on the other (1837-1901) . A wire handle is tied around the rim of the lantern. Inside is a nightlight candle contained in a paper case. tal number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the lantern: 'HEARN WRIGHT AND Co MAKERS LONDON/ REGD No/ 293502' On the paper case for the candle: 'PRICE'S/ 'SENTINEL'/ NIGHT LIGHT/ SHIP BRAND/ 8 HOURS/ BURN IN OPEN SAUCER WITHOUT WATER'
Makers and roles
Hearn Wright and Co, maker