New England Ship's Lantern in acid-wash brass, 1 light, shown with optional seedy glass. Size shown: 5-1/2"wide x 8-1/2"high, extends 4-1/4". Available in other finishes, sizes, glass, and light cluster option. New England Ship's lantern was used in the early 18th and 19th centuries. The sloped top 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.