THIS SALE IS PART OF A LARGER COLLECTION OF HALLOWEEN ITEMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.  PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER TREASURES.    


Listed for sale is a RARE antique Halloween WATERMELON HEAD LANTERN from Germany c. 1920.  This is a fantastic example depicting an oblong watermelon-shaped head in beautiful variegated green paint.  The lantern is constructed of paper mache with a wire handle and paper face insert.  The lantern has an interior tiny cup holder with an old red candle still remaining.  

The melon lantern is in really great condition for its age.  There is some roughness around the top opening, the paper face insert shows a few tiny tears and a bit of staining (mostly on the mouth).  There is also minor splitting and loss at the bottom of the melon.  The original cardboard base exhibits soiling.  The lantern measures 5 1/2 inches wide x 3 inches high (not including the wire handle).  This early Halloween melon lantern would be a terrific addition to any holiday collection !!  



I will combine ship when a buyer has multiple purchases.  Any overage in actual shipping costs will be refunded to the buyer after shipment transaction.  The quoted shipping amount INCLUDES costs for full insurance and packing materials (please read below for details).  Thanks for looking - and bidding!

Sales to international customers ARE permitted.  Please contact for a shipping price quote.  All sales are final.

Payment is expected in full within 5 calendar days after auction completion.  Item is shipped within 3 business days of payment using USPS Ground Advantage.  Shipping costs include INSURANCE.  Foreign shipments will cost more for international rates.  All foreign shipments must carry full insurance.  Return privileges are allowed if listing does not match detailed description (buyer is responsible for return postage / insurance).