New England Barn Exterior Wall Lantern

With the introduction of the first light bulb in 1879, the world’s fascination with the source of light took on new heights. Bulbs were meant to be seen and admired. The simplicity of this rustic interpretation of the Victorian fixture stays true to this fact. Edison type shade circa 1880.

Ben Franklin’s early experience in his father’s soap and candle shop led fortuitously to his invention of a two wick tube that greatly increased the power of lantern light in 1751. This led to the production of street lanterns that lit the city of Philadelphia. Late 18th - early 19th century.

English Gas Hanging Lantern

Originally fueled by whale oil, this type of lantern was frequently associated with maritime use. Featuring clear hand-blown glass. New England, circa 1830.

New England Onion Exterior Hanging Lantern

Salem Exterior Wall Lantern

Both airy and beautifully proportioned, the French chandelier reads true to many types and sizes of homes. Early 19th century.

Oval back with reflective hand-cut mirror wedges. Inspired by an American wall sconce. Late 18th to early 19th century.

Mirrored back with a door that opens from the front. Originally made in England, found in Virginia, circa 1750.

This style has long been associated with the demonstrations against the Stamp Act of May 21, 1766 when it allegedly hung from the northwest bough of the Liberty Tree in Boston. This lantern has three tiers of decorative punch work on top.

Late 18th C. Exterior Lantern

Inspired by the Liberty Tree lanterns of 1776.