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TheShepherd

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Antique Lanterns
« on: April 26, 2008, 04:02:21 PM »

This is another thing I collect. Some I leave as is, others I restore. Anybody else?
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2008, 04:14:52 PM »

Have you ever been to Turn of the Century lighting in Clinton?  Mike has all sorts of inventory, his number is: 517-456-6019. He's a great guy and you would be amazed by his stock! 
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2008, 04:30:54 PM »

Have you ever been to Turn of the Century lighting in Clinton?  Mike has all sorts of inventory, his number is: 517-456-6019. He's a great guy and you would be amazed by his stock! 

Thanks for the tip!   :)
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2008, 10:50:08 PM »

I'll try and post some pictures if anyone is interested.
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2008, 10:56:41 PM »

I'll try and post some pictures if anyone is interested.

They'd be fun to see. Please post them.
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2008, 11:47:52 PM »

We have antique lanterns in the mall. Not sure how many are left, but they used to be all over the place. Home-style lantern to railroad lanterns ;)
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2008, 08:00:13 AM »

We have antique lanterns in the mall. Not sure how many are left, but they used to be all over the place. Home-style lantern to railroad lanterns ;)

I'll have to stop in for a look.  I like hunting them down at sales and flea markets. The hunt is half the fun. ;)
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2009, 06:04:17 PM »

I have a kerosene lantern that is probably a 100 years old. Still works like a new one.
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Re: Antique Lanterns
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2009, 08:56:28 AM »

I have two old lanterns on my veranda, I suppose they are at least more than 70 years old. Bought them at a garden sale a few years ago. Both still work and in summer I often use them in the evenings, they create a fine and cosy atmosphere.
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