A 19th Century Glass Hundi Lantern
A 19th Century Glass Hundi Lantern
By Rebecca Christie-Miller
In stock : 1Ref: SOR-RCM242
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The clear glass body has a pressed tin collar with a trio of peacock head chain hooks.
Anglo Indian circa 1880.
These glass lamps are known in India as Hundis or Handis were originally made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century. Candles or oil lamps were placed inside the glass jar.
Height from top of the chains to base of the jar - 55cm/21"
Height from top of jar to base - 25cm/9.8"
Diameter of jar - 21cm/8.2"
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