{"title":"Lanterns","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-embury-no-2-air-pilot-kerosene-lantern-c-1939-1953","title":"Vintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot Kerosene Lantern, c. 1939–1953","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged \u003cstrong\u003evintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot kerosene lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/strong\u003e, with heavy age, oxidation, and the unmistakable form of a working American hurricane lantern. Made by \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co. of Warsaw, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lantern carries embossed maker and model markings on the tank, including \u003cstrong\u003e“Embury No. 2 Air Pilot.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern features a classic cold-blast style body with a wire bail handle, side supports, burner assembly, globe guard, vented chimney, and round fuel tank base. Its surface is deeply weathered, with rust, patina, paint loss, and oxidized metal throughout, giving it the kind of honest industrial character that only time and actual use can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass globe is missing, and the lantern has not been tested for function. It is being sold as a decorative vintage lantern, ideal for display, restoration, rustic styling, cabin decor, farmhouse interiors, or an antique lighting collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury No. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced in the late 1930s and produced into the early 1950s by \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Air Pilot line became one of Embury’s recognized utility lantern models, made during an era when kerosene lanterns remained essential for farms, workshops, railroad-adjacent utility use, camps, barns, garages, and household emergency lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lantern’s embossed tank marking identifies it as an \u003cstrong\u003eEmbury No. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the manufacturer’s name visible on the base. The model is generally associated with the period before Embury’s acquisition by Dietz in the early 1950s, making \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/strong\u003e the safest date range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern survives with strong surface age and wear, including rust, oxidation, and finish loss throughout. While it may be restorable, it is best listed conservatively as an untested vintage display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKerosene lantern \/ hurricane lantern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbury Mfg. Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 2 Air Pilot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1939–1953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarsaw, New York, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted steel \/ tinplate with wire bail and metal burner assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily weathered rusted metal with remnants of original finish and oxidized patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with heavy rust, oxidation, paint loss, surface wear, discoloration, dents\/marks, and age-related patina throughout. Glass globe is missing. Burner and wire guard appear present but have not been tested. Sold as decorative\/as found.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbossed “Embury No. 2 Air Pilot” and “Embury Mfg. Co.” on tank area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKerosene \/ lamp oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRustic display, cabin decor, farmhouse styling, architectural salvage display, lantern collection, or restoration project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Embury No. 2 Air Pilot lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e brings true utilitarian history into a space. It is not polished, precious, or pretending to be decorative. It was made to work, to be carried, lit, handled, stored, weathered, and used. That is exactly why it has presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyled on a mantel, workshop shelf, cabin table, porch display, bookcase, or rustic entryway, it adds texture and age without needing to perform. The rusted surface, arched wire handle, vented cap, and classic lantern silhouette give it the kind of industrial character that modern reproductions keep trying to fake with suspiciously even “distressing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs in a home that appreciates objects with history, use, and visible survival. Imperfect, weathered, and deeply atmospheric, this lantern is a piece of American utility design that still knows exactly what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47685141102697,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/5DE16291-D7A5-49F9-962C-D82AB7008028_1_105_c.jpg?v=1781169224"},{"product_id":"vintage-collapsible-hanging-candle-lantern-c-1930s-1950s","title":"Vintage Collapsible Hanging Candle Lantern, c. 1930s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully atmospheric \u003cstrong\u003evintage collapsible hanging candle lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1930s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a green pleated fabric shade, pierced metalwork, wire hanging bail, and richly patinated copper-bronze toned frame. Designed to suspend from above, the lantern has a cylindrical body that expands around its internal wire structure, creating a soft, layered silhouette when viewed from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top and base feature punched decorative ventilation, with circular and diamond-shaped piercings that allow heat and light to move through the form. The green pleated shade diffuses light through the body, while the aged metal frame gives the piece depth, texture, and an unmistakably timeworn presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior includes a small candle cup or holder, though the lantern is sold as decorative and untested. Its appeal lies in the form, patina, and mood: old, sculptural, and beautifully imperfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is best described as a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collapsible hanging candle lantern from c. 1930s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e. The construction reflects early-to-mid 20th century decorative lantern design, combining lightweight metalwork, wire supports, ventilation piercings, and a pleated fabric shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanterns of this type were often used as decorative hanging candle holders for interiors, porches, patios, garden rooms, tea rooms, or atmospheric tabletop and suspended displays. The collapsible design made the lantern practical to store, while the pierced metal and colored fabric created a warm visual effect when lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patinated metal, old hanging hardware, hand-assembled wire structure, and green pleated fabric support a mid-century or earlier vintage date. No maker’s mark or origin label is visible in the provided photographs, so the maker and exact origin remain unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safest listing language is: \u003cstrong\u003e“Vintage c. 1930s–1950s collapsible hanging candle lantern with green pleated shade and patinated metal frame.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging candle lantern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1930s–1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly-to-mid 20th century decorative \/ Asian-inspired export \/ garden lantern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatinated metal, wire frame, green pleated fabric shade, interior candle cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen fabric shade with copper-bronze toned metal, verdigris, oxidation, and darkened patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Metal shows patina, oxidation, verdigris, finish wear, scuffs, and surface variation. Green pleated shade shows fading, discoloration, creasing, dust, and wear consistent with age. Hanging bail, wire frame, pierced top and base, and interior candle cup are present. Untested with flame and recommended for decorative use only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnmarked \/ unidentified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsible cylindrical lantern with pleated fabric shade, wire supports, perforated metal top and base, hanging bail, and interior candle holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative hanging lantern, covered porch styling, garden room display, mantel or shelf accent, vintage lighting collection, or atmospheric interior decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lantern brings a rare kind of softness: aged metal, green fabric, pierced light, and the quiet drama of something made to glow. The collapsible construction gives it movement and delicacy, while the patinated metal keeps it grounded and architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would be beautiful suspended in a covered porch, layered into a garden room, styled on a shelf, or displayed with antique bottles, brass objects, old books, and weathered wood. The green shade adds color without feeling loud, and the oxidized metal gives it the kind of surface history that new objects keep trying to fake with suspicious enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed open or closed, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage hanging candle lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e has presence. It is delicate, moody, and wonderfully specific, the sort of piece that makes a room feel collected rather than merely decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47685181210729,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/5848B8A4-AA19-45D3-A750-AE105ADF32C7_1_105_c.jpg?v=1781174062"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/lanterns.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}