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An Antique Brass Lantern Is A Wonderful Addition To Your Nautical Home Decor

The hawk-like eyes of a lighthouse keeper watch the stormy horizon for ships near the rock-filled coastline. The warm light of the thing he clutches in his hand helps him light the way. The cold ocean wind is deterred some by the warm glow of the
brass lantern
, and the light shines up to help the lighthouse keeper spot ships much more easily. Only after the keeper is perfectly convinced that no ship will steer too close to the shoreline does he retreat into his home for a cup of warm tea. The walk back to the keeper’s home can be perilous with all the steep falls and sharp rocks about, and the brass lantern lights his path well. In this manner, the brass lantern is very important for the keeper’s everyday life. The warm fire tip inside the brass lantern is protected well so that it does not go out completely.

The most prominent and obvious protection on a brass lantern is that of the glass panes that encompass the flame. Unlike most glass panes, these are very thick and are highly resistant to smoke staining on the inside of them. The older versions of these pieces will have obvious smoke stains toward the very top of the glass. This is where heat vents are placed so as to let the smoke out. Smoke stains often appear towards the top in older lanterns. Though plain glass is very common, a few special items will have brightly colored glass instead. These are often religious lanterns and lanterns used in festivals. Italy was one of the very first countries to have glass lanterns with colored panes. These lanterns were commonly used in a spring celebration called “Carnival”. In later times, France would catch on to this tradition as well.

The metal frame is of a brass lantern is considered to be its next most important feature. When refining these pieces, many metal workers strive to make them both light and sturdy. Sometimes, lanterns would be very heavy and very sturdy, but a balance was required in order to make them more appealing. The median size offered today are almost generally lighter the lanterns of old. A light lantern was perfectly suited for a place at home. Heavier lanterns were more prone to being sold to ship’s sailors. The large lantern was perfect to keep from sliding as the boat was tossed to and fro in the waves. Since fire was such a huge hazard to any ship, a sailor would inspect lanterns carefully for both thick glass and well made frames.

Most brass frames resist the corrosive treatment sea salt has on common metals. Making sea instruments from brass is a sound idea. Dozens of ships in older times plated their metal fixtures with brass. Decades of use on the sea is unlikely to mar the beautiful metal luster of the brass lantern. In keeping with their dually-useful functions, these items can be used in practical situations to light the way, an act which keeps them well oiled, as well as being utilized as a type of decorative item to supplement your
tropical home decor
.

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German Dark Amethyst Semi-antique Stained Glass $12.55 This European glass is machine made and vertically drawn as it leaves the furnace. The cooled sheets have a slight linear pattern similar to the crystalline surface of a full Antique. Extremely even thickness, a soft finish, and an unbelievable even temper make this the easiest cutting colored sheet glass available. Actual glass may vary slightly from photo.

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