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Lanterns have been used for illumination and as a beacon of guidance throughout history. They have ranged from candles in metal cages to oil or gas fueled. They are decorative and practical.
Naval and railroad operations used lanterns to transmit messages by signaling.
The Revolution was won by signaling with lanterns, “Two if by sea”.
Vintage lanterns are valuable and nostalgic.