Early Market Hunting Firelight

C.T. LAM No. 20 kerosene-burning beacon lantern converted to a market hunting light, tin body and chimney, glass globe. Height 16 in. x 12 x 9 From the Personal Collection of Dr. Larry Carter Greensboro, North Carolina Firelighting decoys was a popular market hunting method whereas a firelight would be placed on the bow of a hunting skiff which would temporarily blind a raft of floating ducks. This enabled the hunter to shoot many ducks while on the water. Market hunting became outlawed in 1918. Overall very good estate condition.

Estimate:£151.36

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