Dimensions for height are
taken from bottom to top of handle and can vary slightly as
each lantern is hand made.
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Colonial Lanterns
Except for
the barn lanterns that have no glass, lanterns
feature authentic bubble glass panels, with irregularities
and impurities that were characteristic of the glass of the
time period. Each lantern is hand-made and dimensions may
vary slightly from those listed.
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Small Half Round Circa
1803
Patterned after the original lantern found in Thomas
Worthington's Mansion called Adena, which is located in
Chillicothe, Ohio. This
lantern was thought to be used as a privy lantern.
This small round-back lantern features a
sliding bubble glass front and authentic starburst punch
pattern on the rear of the lantern. Features a wire hoop
handle as the original did.
Dimensions: 5 1/2 inches wide by 13 1/2
inches tall.
Price: $38.00
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Baby Colonial Circa
1810 This
small rectangular three glass sided lantern was popular
towards the end of the Colonial period. With sliding back
door and wire handle, it was easier and faster to produce
than it's big brother The New England when demand was high
during the push westward.
This lantern is also available with a
solid back and reflector for wall mounting for an additional
charge. Please specify when ordering.
Dimensions: 4 3/4 inches wide by 12 inches
tall.
Price: $42.00 US
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Tri Corn Lantern Circa
Approximately 1805 This small
triangular shaped lantern has two glass panels and a
tin back door that slides open. Round tin handle for easy
carrying.
Shown from side/front at left,
side/rear on the right.
These small triangular lanterns were
popular in Colonial times. Easy to pack and take along as
they don't take up much space.
Dimensions: 6 3/8 inches wide by 13 5/8
inches tall.
Price: $40.00
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Small Barn Lantern
Circa 15th Century to 19th Century
Sometimes erroneously
called the Paul Revere Lantern. An original
of this lantern is in the Ross County Ohio
historical society. This small lantern features
no glass and is completely covered in punch pattern work. It
was often used with the door open, but when carrying or used
in the barn the door was closed to prevent fires.
This is a very
primitive style lantern utilizing hand seaming instead of
the more expensive solder joints, and without glass. At the
time this lantern was used, glass was quite expensive.
Dimensions: 5 1/4 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches tall.
Price: $60.00
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Large Half Round Circa
1803 A larger
version of the Small Half Round. This style of vent top is
period correct for very early 19th century.
Starburst, Tree of
Life, or Hex tin punch work are all authentic to the period.
Please specify pattern when ordering.
Dimensions: 7 3/8 inches wide by 15 1/2
inches tall. Price: $48.00
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Large Barn Lantern Circa 15th to 19th
Century This larger version
of the Barn Lantern is more indicative of the early Colonial
style. Like the small barn lantern, this style is completely
covered with punch style sides and absence of glass. It was
the workhorse of the times.
At a later time (19th Century) glass
was sometimes added to the door, as glass was more readily
available.
Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches wide by 19
inches tall.
Price: $70.00
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Ship lantern Circa 1820
This four sided glass lantern with round
vent and round top was originally made of brass and was used
in the Captain's quarters of a whaling ship. Ship's lanterns
were the same as were used on land, as they took them with
them when they landed.
This lantern is also available with a
solid back and reflector for wall mounting for additional
charge. Please specify when ordering.
Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches wide by 14 1/2
inches tall.
Price: $72.00 US
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Post Lantern Circa late
18th Century This is a large
lantern features four sided glass and a hinged door and
distinct vent top style, this lantern produces a lot
of light. It was originally mounted on a post or solid
mounted to a wall. Shown with door slightly open.
This lantern is also available with a
solid back and reflector for wall mounting for additional
charge. Please specify when ordering.
Dimensions: About 8 1/2 inches wide by 19
inches tall.
Price: $95.00 US
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Malta, Ohio