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Neat lantern, but not what I was looking for (might work for me though)
Was talking with dad about it last night and he mentioned he thought that the other 2/3 of the empty space in the "lid" had a mirror in it. This was basically a small tin or copper box that the lid raised up on to about 90 degrees (maybe a bit more) with the candle on one side. When looking directly at it I believe the candle was on the left of the box but I could be wrong. More and more I am thinking I saw this as part of the writing/portable desk kit for a officer, or other important person, from around the revolutionary war era. I would almost swear, at this point, that it had something to do with writing correspondence and using sealing wax. Hrmmmm.... the stonebridge lantern gives me another good lead though, thanks much.
Richard
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