Roman Lantern Made of Brass and Raw Leather (Parchment)

Delight yourself with Roman Lantern Made of Brass and Raw Leather (Parchment)

Roman lantern made of brass and rawhide (parchment)



This Roman lantern is based on historical originals from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD, some of which were found in Pompeii, parts of England, and what is now Libya. This latter type of lamp used primarily olive oil as a fuel source. Although these lamps were predominantly made in Italy, this style was copied in some places by craftsmen in Britain and other parts of the world.



The cylindrical frame of the lamp, which stands on three feet, is made of brass. It consists of a solid bottom plate connected to two vertical support struts. These in turn are riveted to the top ring. A dome-shaped lid with decorative ventilation openings is attached to the struts by chains and rests firmly on the top ring thanks to two notches on the edge of the lid. To carry or hang the lantern, a brass handle/loop is attached to the lid with a third chain. The body is covered with genuine leather (parchment). In addition, it has small ventilation holes that let the light through and create a unique, soft and pleasantly warm glow.



Inside, the fully removable oil container is secured to the base of the lantern with a simple key. The container consists of three parts: reservoir, wick holder and lid with ventilation holes. This finely crafted oil lantern also offers other lighting options: since both the wick holder and the lid can be completely removed as desired, a tea light or larger candle can be used as an alternative light source.



The lamp can be hung, easily carried outdoors or placed on a table or flat surface, making it extremely versatile. At night, the lantern creates a beautiful atmosphere both indoors and outdoors.



This beautiful, decorative and functional brass lamp is an ideal accessory for Roman reenactment (whether at living history events or at the Roman camp) and LARP. It will provide that extra touch of authenticity and atmosphere in any setting. Of course, it also makes a wonderful decorative object for the home or garden.



Details:

- Material: brass, genuine parchment (leather).
- Height: approx. 23.5 cm

- Diameter: approx. 13 cm

- Oil container dimensions: ø approx. 5 cm, height approx. 4.5 cm

- Inner diameter of wick holder: approx. 6 mm

- Weight: approx. 800 g

- Delivered without wick or oil



The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.



Please note:

Since this Roman lamp is entirely handmade, no two lamps are the same and the images above are for illustrative purposes only. Since leather is a natural product, slight variations in colour and/or grain are completely normal. These imperfections give the product a touch of authenticity and make each oil lamp truly unique.

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