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“Consider, if you will”: A Tale of Three Lanterns

Three antique lanterns at Garden Court Antiques
Three antique Lanterns at Garden Court Antiques

We like to imagine how our designers could make creative use of antique, reclaimed lanterns: either electrified as a primary lighting source for a bedroom, study or hall or perhaps converted into gas lighting.
The marvel of these lanterns is their flexibility, they can look at home in a modern setting as well as the most traditional of homes.

Pair of Venetian Red and Gilt Tole Lanterns, Italy circa 1780
Pair of Venetian Red and Gilt Tole Lanterns, Italy circa 1780 
Very Large Scale Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1870
Very Large Scale Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1870
Green painted industrial hanging lantern, English circa 1900
Green painted industrial hanging lantern, English circa 1900