Many Colonial lantern designs and accents were inspired by old world artisans and incorporated into the lantern design. European influence is evident by the fancier details that colonial lanterns do not use.
French Acanthus Leaf Wall Lantern / Model O1330H / Price $3897
The acanthus leaf originated from carved ivory in Egypt in the 14th century. Leaf borders and scroll motifs were used extensively in the arts and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. During the Italianate Victorian Period of Lighting (circa 1860 - 1885) the acanthus leaves were carved out of a flat surface by using a sharpened spoon. Today this splendid handcrafted feature adds elegance and beauty to any lantern.
Pimlico Lantern / Model O1244V / Starting at $630
Named for the section of central London, Pimlico is a grid of residential streets laid down by Thomas Cubitt in 1825. The City of Westminster is well known for its grand garden squares and impressive Regency architecture. This lantern may have adorned such houses as occupied by the likes of Winston Churchill.
Portofino Wall Lantern/ Model O1356G / Price starting at $559
The Portofino Wall Lantern will cause you to pause and take notice as it inspires an artistic rendering of the townhouse-lined streets in a tourist resort found on the Italian Riviera.
Sussex Lantern / Model O1237V / Price starting at $986
The Sussex Lantern is a luxurious cast brass lantern that is worthy of its name. Like the 15th Century castles that dot the landscape of Sussex, England, these handcrafted lanterns have a sense of quiet simplicity and regal elegance.
Cambridge Estate Lantern / Model O1351G / Price starting at $768
The Cambridge Estate lantern is one of our most elegant and intricate designs. The colonial boxed cage-like cross bars exude old world charm with the warmth of copper or brass and are accented with beautiful flowing cast-brass scroll work.
Although not historically accurate, these lanterns demonstrate the versatility and custom capability of handcrafted lanterns. We at the Copper Lantern pride ourselves in designing a lantern that will work for you.
