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What is a pumpkin lantern called?
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A pumpkin lantern is called a jack-o'-lantern. The tradition of carving pumpkins and other vegetables and using them to hold candles dates back to the 19th century when the Irish and Scottish began making the decorations around Halloween to ward off evil spirits. Find a range of antique and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Val Saint Lambert Red Pumpkin Lantern, Belgium, Circa:1900
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Alexandria, VA
creations have been prized in Europe, Asia, and North America.
This rich-red-colored hand-blown pumpkin
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.
Category
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Lanterns
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2
Category
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
