Monk’s Lantern
Are you making a 17th-century interpretation and need a good period-correct lantern to finish your look? Well, here it is. I call this the Monk’s Lantern. There are only so many ways to say lantern…
Each lantern is made one at a time, and there WILL be small differences in finish and construction for each lantern.
17” tall, including carrying ring, 5.5” in diameter.
Lampshade mica panes.
Sturdy construction for heavy use.
Finish: Black or Antiqued, with lite or amber panes.
This style of lantern is depicted in several paintings and prints from the late 1500s onwards. It can be used in a variety of scenes and would also make a great guide lantern.
“This lantern is nice and compact. It doesn’t take up as much space as the Larger British ship’s lantern. Rob put a good amount of work into making a nice smallish lantern that is perfect for carrying by hand, and is exactly what one would imagine for use walking darkened halls. This one is my favorite for use while traveling for reenactment events. Its hard to say this is the end-all-be-all of reenactment lanterns, because I’m sure He will come up with something new soon!”