Roman Lantern, Brass and Rawhide (Parchment)

Roman Lantern, Brass and Rawhide (Parchment)

Resting on three feet, the cylindrical frame of the lamp is made from brass. It consists of a solid base attached to two supporting vertical struts, which in turn are riveted to the upper body ring. A dome-shaped lid with ornate ventilation holes rests securely upon the upper ring via two notches in the lid's rim and is attached to the struts by means of chains. A dual-purpose brass handle suitable for carrying or hanging the lantern is attached to the lid by means of a third chain. The skeleton of the body is covered in genuine rawhide (parchment), which has further ventilation or pin holes that will also cast a unique soft and pleasantly warm glow.

Inside, the fully detachable oil repository is attached to the lantern base by means of a simple key. The repository is in three parts - main basin, wick holder and lid with air vents. But this finely made oil-fuelled lantern also offers other options for its light source: If you so desired, the wick holder and lid can both be removed totally, thus offering the option to insert a tea light or a larger candle as an alternate illumination source.

The lamp can be suspended, simply carried when outdoors or left resting upon its feet upon a table or a level surface, making it extremely versatile. At night, the lantern creates a beautiful atmosphere both indoors and outdoors.

Both decorative and functional, this handsome brass lantern is an ideal prop for Roman era re-enactment (either as part of living history or in a Roman camp) and larp. Whatever the setting, it will add perfectly to the overall authenticity and ambience of the activity you pursue. Of course, it is also a fine ornamental piece for your home or garden.

• Material: brass, genuine parchment (rawhide)
• Height (without chains): approx. 23.5 cm
• Diameter: approx. 13 cm
• Dimensions of oil repository: Ø approx. 5 cm, height approx. 4.5 cm
• Inner diameter of wick holder: approx. 6 mm
• Weight: approx. 800 g
• Delivered WITHOUT wick and oil

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:

This Roman lantern is a purely hand-crafted item. Each piece is thus a one-of-a-kind and above pictures are for reference only. Besides, as leather is a natural product, minor variations in colour and/or grain are quite normal. Such "imperfections" lend some authentic flair to the oil lamp and make each piece very unique.