Modern, robust, candle lantern

[Jared]

Simplest manual design I've seen from the 20s is this.

Known as a courting candle, https://timelesswroughtiron.com/collections/history-of-courting-candles-1

 

[Jared]

And then they seemingly evolved into making the candle a spiral.

Spiral Candle

www.re-foundobjects.com

 

[slowworm]

I've found another old design which is closer to what I'd like. Also saying 'deploy the siege lamps' has a certain ring about it.

22) Nice Clean Original Wartime British Army Candle Power Siege Lamp - World War Wonders

Nice original wartime lamp with button hanging leather strap & belt loop.

worldwarwonders.co.uk

 

[Jared]

Coach lanterns, would need a base/holder.

Carriage Driving Coach Carriage Lamps Brass White Tyres Wheels Fittings All Sizes Global Shipping

 

[slowworm]

Coach lanterns, would need a base/holder.

Carriage Driving Coach Carriage Lamps Brass White Tyres Wheels Fittings All Sizes Global Shipping

Yes, I think I mentioned them earlier. Probably the most likely thing I will find and, as you say, I could make a base for them. If I found some decent second hand ones I could be tempted to put a pair either side of the garage door.

I've not seen that site, it gives me an indication of what a new price could be, thanks.

I found this company selling restored lights, some interesting ones there.

Lamps | Carriages Schroven

carriages-schroven.com

Lamps | Carriages Schroven

carriages-schroven.com

 

[Stlh374]

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Uco used to make a great little lantern called the Micro which folded up with three tealights in it. One in the top, two stored in the bottom.

I bought one off Mad Dave in a BushMoot bring and buy one year and it goes everywhere with me now.

I've got 2 of these quite rare now one sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago used for £75 plus postage

 

[stonepark]

I've got 2 of these quite rare now one sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago used for £75 plus postage

Don't know which idiot paid that... Bidding looks dodgy, the two previous sold on eBay went for about £9 and £12 each. With the latter unused in plastic sealed packaging

 

[Wayland]

Thanks to Brian, my collection has just expanded a little.

Original Stonebridge on the left, French, Swiss and Repro Stonebridge on the right.

 

[British Red]

I can't remember if I've asked this before but I'm trying to track down a modern candle lantern for the home.

Well, it's a prototype, but....

Candle lantern by English Countrylife, on Flickr

 

[slowworm]

Well, it's a prototype, but....

Looks good. Made from scratch or did you repurpose something?

 

[British Red]

Looks good. Made from scratch or did you repurpose something?

It was a broken £2 Ikea tealight lantern, a mirror tile & a copper pipe fitting. It wants a taller lantern ideally but there us one in a barn somewhere....

 

[TeeDee]

I did just spot this - no idea of quality.

Folding pocket candle lantern - Buy 1

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www.polessy.com

 

[Jared]

I did just spot this - no idea of quality.

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That's cute.

Did notice Brubaker 100% Beeswax Tree Candles now dispatch from Amazon so don't have P&P fee.

Looks about the right size. 12.5mm diameter.

 

[Pattree]

I did just spot this - no idea of quality.

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Is it so small that it takes birthday cake candles or am I reading the scale wrong?

If it’s not glazed (Materials = stainless steel) I’m not sure what it does.

I like some of the other lanterns above.

I can’t get the cafetière out of my head. Perhaps someone will get to it before I do - nothing doing till New Year here.

 

[TeeDee]

Is it so small that it takes birthday cake candles or am I reading the scale wrong?

If it’s not glazed (Materials = stainless steel) I’m not sure what it does.

I like some of the other lanterns above.

I can’t get the cafetière out of my head. Perhaps someone will get to it before I do - nothing doing till New Year here.

I was thinking it may take a Tea light - its base looks wide enough. And if its wide enough for Tea light its probably able as to accept something the same diameter but taller.
Is it ideal? No. Is it fit for purpose?? Maybe / Maybe not.

The metal work is simple enough that I think a larger more rugged one can be fabricated.

 

[slowworm]

I did just spot this - no idea of quality.

Folding pocket candle lantern - Buy 1

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www.polessy.com

That web site looks a bit strange to me and I wouldn't use it.

Searching for the lantern shows antique ones selling for a fair bit more. They are foldable, pocket sized spring loaded lanterns. I think the candles are call chime candles.

 

[Dan00001]

Haven't read the whole thread, but I bet you could make a spring loaded candle holder with a spring and some plumbing supplies i.e copper pipe and end cap etc.

 

[Pattree]

The problem is that if it is to rise as it burns then it is the candle that opposes the spring. As said above, ordinary candles are too soft and won’t oppose the spring when hot which makes a mess. You need to buy brand specific high styrene candles.

@Mesquite makes a superb oil burning “candle” out of copper pipe that can replace the UCO candle.

 

[Dan00001]

What about repurposing some sort of old oil lamp.

 

[Pattree]

I suspect others will get there first but I’m on it!

From OP

* Spring loaded candle (nope not yet)

* Glass wind shield (properly vented so candle doesn't suffocate). Check

* Reflective back (On it)

* Usable handle (i.e. not over the flame so it doesn't get too hot to touch) (Check)

Heavy base so it is not easily tipped over. (On it)