Honest Lantern
I call this the Honest Lantern, based on a 1787 print of “Diogenes looking for an honest man.” I developed this pattern based on several period images. I had to make some assumptions about the construction as I had not seen an original lantern like this.
Each lantern is made one at a time, and there WILL be small differences in finish and construction for each lantern. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Measurements: About 8” tall. The body is about 4” in diameter.
Finish: Black, red, or antiqued with lite or amber-colored panes.
The panes are mica products that simulate horn panes. The finish is intended to resemble a lantern that has been used and repainted multiple times, with visible brush marks and imperfections.
I call this the Honest Lantern, based on a 1787 print of “Diogenes looking for an honest man.” I developed this pattern based on several period images. I had to make some assumptions about the construction as I had not seen an original lantern like this.
Each lantern is made one at a time, and there WILL be small differences in finish and construction for each lantern. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Measurements: About 8” tall. The body is about 4” in diameter.
Finish: Black, red, or antiqued with lite or amber-colored panes.
The panes are mica products that simulate horn panes. The finish is intended to resemble a lantern that has been used and repainted multiple times, with visible brush marks and imperfections.
I call this the Honest Lantern, based on a 1787 print of “Diogenes looking for an honest man.” I developed this pattern based on several period images. I had to make some assumptions about the construction as I had not seen an original lantern like this.
Each lantern is made one at a time, and there WILL be small differences in finish and construction for each lantern. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Measurements: About 8” tall. The body is about 4” in diameter.
Finish: Black, red, or antiqued with lite or amber-colored panes.
The panes are mica products that simulate horn panes. The finish is intended to resemble a lantern that has been used and repainted multiple times, with visible brush marks and imperfections.