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Author: | mazeteam [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:48 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
I have the catalogue from the manufacturers of these... forget the name though at the moment. Chester also has a number of these installations. |
Author: | Alex [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
In any case, such installations are more common on the continent in countries such as France. |
Author: | Acacia Cat [ Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
Here's an interesting thing I discovered the other day! This lantern has been replaced with a P109. What's odd is that it's running SON-E (at least it's not SON-T). I always thought that the lanterns on the road were old ones that had been refurbished, then I noticed this! Before After There's a slight design difference, showing that the current lanterns are not Revo Eastbournes (though my eyes may be deceiving me). It also means that the lantern (that is now a P109) can only have lasted about 4 or 5 years! |
Author: | sotonsteve [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
Whilst I'm not really a fan of heritage lighting, there are certain styles I do like, but unfortunately they are not commonplace. One type I do like is the hectagonal post top style, which is a six-sided and almost diamond shaped lantern with fairly steeply raked panes of glass. Another type I like is the Chelsea globe, like found along the banks of the River Thames, which is a clear sphere with embellishments. Sadly you don't seem to see Chelsea globes outside of west to central London at all, and six-sided lanterns are quite unusual, although Southampton has a lovely gas-powered Sugg example (an authentic modern reproduction), and a somewhat more tacky looking DW UK Ltd SON-powered example. I'm not a fan of the common four-sided post top style nor the top-entry teardrop style. Perhaps it is because they are overused, but they never seem authentic enough and scream out "fake". |
Author: | Alex [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
sotonsteve wrote: Is this the style Urbis brand as the 'Kensington'? They are probably best found in the borough in question, usually in green. I am also a fan. |
Author: | sotonsteve [ Thu Jul 24, 2014 1:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
Alex wrote: sotonsteve wrote: Is this the style Urbis brand as the 'Kensington'? They are probably best found in the borough in question, usually in green. I am also a fan. No, that's too small and with sides too vertical. Take a look at the Sugg Westminster. |
Author: | mazeteam [ Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
These ones on a bridge (bus lane only) in Doncaster are a favourite of mine... although running SON in a modern optic, they also have gas mantles fitted http://goo.gl/maps/nsgjU |
Author: | Alex [ Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
The ones I'm thinking of in situ can be seen here. |
Author: | peterhoult [ Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
Is it just me or do several lantern manufacturer's models look almost identical? The ones are refer to are: Urbis Albany CU Phosco P510 and P511 (Albeit a post-top LED type) WRTL Indal Charleston LED |
Author: | Alex [ Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: "Heritage" lanterns |
You're absolutely right there, Peter. Similarly, the Urbis Abbey, Metcraft Victoria and the DW 'Windor' lanterns are all practically identical. |
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