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Sandwich Lantern
157 Main Street
Sandwich · MA · 02563-2283
1-888-741-0714
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Our research shows these pieces as being used on New Bedford Whalingships in the early 1800's. Other references show similar designs as earlyrailroad signalling lanterns. These pieces are adaptations of the originals.They are available in several sizes as shown and as ceiling mounted orhanging pieces.


 
Shown as Wall Style Code Style Size Price
Onion 611 Style picture, 6 kb     wide deep height  
W611 wall
12"
13½"
22"
$ 165
H611 hanging
12"
12"
19"
$ 165
C611 ceiling
12"
12"
15 ½"
$ 165
P611* post
12"
12"
20"
$ 190
Notes: Standard Options are Antique Brassfinish, clear glass, & (1)100Watt socket
Bulb option for P611 available w/3 light 60 W   Candelabra  socket set  costs $25 more 
Also see Options, finish,glass.hanging, bulb

 
Shown as Wall Style Code Style Size Price
Onion 631 Style picture, 4 kb     wide depth height  
W631 wall
8"
9"
16"
$ 120
H631 hanging
8"
8"
12½"
$ 120
C631 ceiling
8"
8"
10½"
$ 120
F631 bird  feeder
8"
8"
14"
$ 75
Notes: Standard Options are Antique Brass finish,clear glass, & (1)100Watt socket..
Also see Options, finish,glass.hanging

 
Shown as Wall Style Code
Style
Size Price
Onion 641 Style picture, 4 kb     wide depth height  
W641   wall
10""
11½"
19"
$155
H641 hanging
10""
10"
17 ¼ "
$155
C641  ceiling
10""
10"
13½"
$155
P641 post
10""
10"
18½"
$180
Notes: Standard Options are Antique Brassfinish, clear glass, & (1)100Watt socket..
Also see Options, finish,glass.hanging,

Shown as Post Style Code
Style
Size Price
Onion 601 Style picture, 8 kb     wide depth height  
W601* wall
14""
15.½
27½"
 $ 240
H601 hanging
14""
14"
22½"
 $ 240
P601* post
14""
14"
24¾"
 $ 255
Notes:   Standard Options are AntiqueBrass finish, clear glass, & (1)100Watt. socket
Also see Options, finish,glass.hanging, bulb
Bulb Option  for P601 and  W601 is 3 (60 Watt) light candelabra set costs $25 more

Options:

Backplates
Special sized backplates are available for Wall style onion lanterns...$10 more

Finish
We provide an Antique Brass finish that will weatherto a natural brown-black. No lacquer is used.

Also available:

Black - The  lantern is painted black... $20more.
Verde - A blue and green patina to look 'old'seen on old roofs, etc... $20 more.
Copper - copper instead of brass is used.  Weathersto the color of an old penny (a real penny!)...$15  more on all models except the 601   which cos $20more.
We do not recommend Polished Brass - or  Lacquered.Over time the lacquer wears, the lantern darkens in a spotty finish untilthe lacquer is completely gone. This is accelerated near coastal areas,or high smog areas. Customers become unhappy with their fixtures and grumpyat us. We don't care for grumpy.

Glass
Clear is provided. Seedy or Optic is available - of courseit costs more as follows;

Bulb Option
A single standard 100W socket is provided.  ThePost 611, Post 601, and Wall 601 can   have a three-light candelabracluster rather than the standard one light.. costs.. $25 more.
 

Hanging Style
Comes  w/ 1/2" deep canopy, 1" hanging loop, and 3' of chain and wire unless specified otherwise.  Additional chain and wire $2.00/foot

Post Style
Post 641 - costs $25 more

Catalogs
The above are our only  regular  "Onion Lights".If you need a different sized onion  lantern, please call us and we'lltell you if we can make it and how much it will cost..

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Sandwich Lantern
157 Main Street
Sandwich · MA · 02563-2283
1-888-741-0714

 Home   About Us   Onion Lamps  Sconces 
  Lanterns  Anchor Light   ChandeliersOrdering 

 

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