Metal, glass
late 1700s
This small lantern belonged to John Fletcher (1729-1785). Many contemporaries regarded Fletcher as an example of John Wesley's teachings of Christian Perfection and possible successor to Wesley. The lantern is made from metal and a small candle sat behind the cut-glass prism, which was useful in dispersing the candlelight and making it appear brighter.
Compare this lamp to John Wesley's small lantern in the Online Collection.
late 1700s
This small lantern belonged to John Fletcher (1729-1785). Many contemporaries regarded Fletcher as an example of John Wesley's teachings of Christian Perfection and possible successor to Wesley. The lantern is made from metal and a small candle sat behind the cut-glass prism, which was useful in dispersing the candlelight and making it appear brighter.
Compare this lamp to John Wesley's small lantern in the Online Collection.