Many of our handcrafted lanterns at the Copper Lantern are historically accurate renditions of colonial lanterns that have been used for practical, everyday life well before the invention of electricity. The beauty of their design still attracts buyers today.
Onion Lights / Model: H1177N, price: starting at $397
These Onion Lanterns originated in the New England Cape Cod area. The soldered wire guard protected the hand-blown glass from the frequent "NorEaster's" that batter the New England coasts. The lanterns are a popular choice for interior and exterior applications.
New England Adams/ Model: O1120N / Price: starting at $221, Lynn Lantern / Model O1128N / Price starting at $317 AND New England Ship’s Lantern / Model O1024G/ Price starting at $482
New England roll-top lantern was adapted in the early 18th and 19th centuries. The double-roofed chimney was an efficient ventilator that kept drafts and wind from extinguishing the candles. Today, this lantern remains a classic early lantern and is a worthy choice for practically any house or building.
Livery Barn Lantern / Model O1126N / Price starting at $382
This Barn Lantern was originally used in shops, the livery barns and buildings of commerce.
With a handle for portability the barn lanterns were also placed by the front doors of residences. Employing candles or oil fonts, and aided in light by a mercury glass reflector, the 19th century farmers could carry this lantern with them to tend to their livestock.
This lantern can be made in a very large scale size to accent any barn and turn it into a unique living space. Call for details.
York Lantern / Model O1121N / Price starting at $221
These triangle top lanterns are a reproduction of the traditional colonial lanterns in the early 1800's. The simplistic design was popular during the early American period with yankee merchants and colonial tinsmiths.
Tankard Chandelier / Model C1195N starting at $460 and Model C1196N starting at $335
Dating back to the 19th Century whalers used the tankard lamps to carve scrimshaw by. The center shaft was filled with whale oil then they would light the candle wicks. (Interior use only)
Whether you are renovating an historical home or creating a colonial living space, these lanterns are a timeless design that can be hung in-door or out and come in a number of sizes and finish options.
