As I continue to collect Kerosene lanterns, the issue of displaying the lanterns is a challenge.  Even 5 or 6 lanterns can take up a quite a bit of space.

 

In speaking with other collectors, this is a common problem.  Before you know it, you have lanterns hanging from the ceiling, all over your basement and in your closet and if you are not careful, they will end up in your refrigerator!   Given that I didn't want that to happen (where would my German beer go?)  I have been building my own shelves; each one slightly different from the other.

 

Each and every lantern that I have restored deserves to be displayed properly.  Plus, I love looking at them and am continually re-visiting them for more details and information.

 

You can get as creative or basic as you want or your budget allows.  I first started out using  a beautiful piece of exotic wood (Philippine Mahogany) and then used 1/2" copper pipe for the rails.   I've also used iron rods for the 'rails'.  Some of my ideas came from viewing photos of 'steampunk' shelves.  It is endless what you can do with wood and metal pieces.

 

I would like to note that all of my steel brackets are mounted properly in the wall and can take a tremendous amount of weight.  Do not just use screws to mount the brackets to your wall!  If you have any questions about any of the shelves I've built, just contact me.

 

HAVE FUN BUILDING YOUR LANTERN CORRAL!

 

*****THE PHOTOS BELOW SHOW THE LANTERNS AND SHELVES CURRENTLY IN THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF HENK KLOOSTERMAN*****

 

 

*****THE PHOTOS BELOW SHOW THE LANTERNS AND SHELVES CURRENTLY IN THE PRIVATE

                                           COLLECTION OF BROCK SHIELDS*****

 

*****THE PHOTOS BELOW SHOW THE LANTERNS AND SHELVES CURRENTLY IN THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF ALLAN WEBSTER*****

Comments: 5
  • #5

    mel@thelovelandgroup.com (Saturday, 28 March 2020 14:18)

    Hello Phil,

    This is the general comment area. I see you have a question regarding a Ships Mast Lantern that you have. Please use the main contact form and then we can communicate properly.

  • #4

    Phil Barth (Saturday, 28 March 2020 14:07)

    I have acquired an old sailing ship's anchor light.It burned kerosene and was hoisted to the
    top of the ships mast while it was at anchor to warn approaching ships at night.
    Markings include: B.BOTTARO DIG
    GENOVA
    #2345
    Would you be kind enough to tell me about the light and more importantly,how to restore its finish.
    Thank you in advance;
    Phil Barth

  • #3

    Mel-Owner (Tuesday, 10 March 2020 17:23)

    Hola,
    Utilice el formulario de contacto principal y luego podremos ver qué partes le faltan.

  • #2

    Yovani ortiz (Tuesday, 10 March 2020 16:21)

    Hola que gusto saber de ti tengo en mis manos una lampara pero le faltan piezas tendras repuestos tu de casualidad

  • #1

    christopher goodale (Tuesday, 22 January 2019 13:59)

    hi that's a lot of cleaning and polishing lol
    kind regards chris