Traditional Lanterns, Made by Hand
Discover the right lantern for your next adventure.
Rob will be happy to collaborate with you to create the right historically inspired lantern for your next adventure.
Every lantern is made by hand by Rob Gorrell in his workshop in Ohio. He uses mostly hand-powered tools to create rugged, functional tin candle lanterns that are based on historically documented designs.
So if you are making a film, creating a museum exhibit, need a lantern for tour guides, or if you are a reenactor, living-history buff or full-on pirate, Rob can help you.
Are you daydreaming about serving with Nelson on the HMS Victory? Here is the lantern you need to get closer to the dream. This large hanging candle lantern is a faithful interpretation of the ship lanterns that hang on board the HMS Victory in Portsmouth, England. I worked from images and measurements provided by the museum.
The wait time is about three months for delivery.
20” tall and 7.5” in diameter
Black Red or Bright finish
Lite or amber lampshade mica panes
Each lantern is made by hand, one at a time. There can be significant differences in the appearance of the finish compared to the photos.
This design was created for the Golden Age Pirate reenacting group, The Crew of the Mercury. It is very similar to the Kate’s Round Lantern, but has a wire carrying ring. This change makes the lantern easier to pack for travel and is more accurate for 16th-17th century lantern styles than the later flat tin rings.
The wait time is about three months for delivery.
18” tall and 7.5” in diameter
Antique, Black or Red painted finish
Amber or lite-colored lampshade mica panes to simulate horn.
The finish is intended to resemble a lantern that has been used and repainted multiple times, with visible brushstrokes and imperfections.
Each lantern is made by hand, one at a time. There can be significant differences in the appearance of the finish compared to the photos.
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Here is the lantern you need for any period after the late 18th century. This sturdy, attractive lantern will add style to your living history camp or display. It is perfect for those evenings in camp with lantern light filling the canvas.
The wait time is about three months for delivery.
It is about 18” tall with the carrying ring and 6” square.
Built sturdy for field use.
Antiqued or bright finish.
The thick, seeded glass will take abuse and look great.
This rugged square lantern has sturdy glass guards and a good, solid door. It is an excellent, sturdy lantern suitable for living history events, lantern tours, or reenactments of ship battles.
Each lantern is made by hand, one at a time. There can be significant differences in the appearance of the finish compared to the photos.
I am happy to announce that I am now supplying an exclusive lantern for the gift shop at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
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