West Brothers Christmas Lamp Candy Container, circa 1913, 3 3/4" tall, 1 5/8" square (bottom); 7 3/4" tall and 3 1/2" square overall. Clear glass base with glued-on red brick paper on all sides. On one side there is an oval with Santa's face; opposite side has cut-out oval to show the candy. Base and top painted gray. 3/4" diameter metal threaded top with hole in center for candle. Two metal support wires hold a four-sided red cardboard shade with a different Christmas scene on each side. Dezo and Poirier, Collector's Guide to Candy Containers (c) 1998. Photograph by James Julia Auctioneer.
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