Brass Lanterns
Brass lanterns are the unique lanterns that are used for decorating the internal housing. Normally brass lanterns used for indoor illumination. They are small in size when compared with other types of lanterns. Brass lanterns play an important role in giving decorative look. They are costly and of antique nature because the cost of the artistic stand or the post also includes along with the lantern. Brass lanterns are mostly installed in big halls, hotels, cinema halls, marriage halls, party halls, theaters and in major functions. It ads creative look to the halls and rooms.
These lanterns can be installed either with candle, bulbs or can be used fuel. Brass lanterns can be placed on post, on walls or can be placed on tables as pre the requirement of the function or ceremony. Mostly they are found in palaces and used by the maharajas. Brass lanterns can be hinged to the roof that gives a majestic look to the bigger halls.
The important parts of Brass lanterns are glass dome, Electronic igniter that ignites the flame in case of gas brass lanterns, wick adjusting knob, a small tank for holding fuel or gas, a hook for hanging or for fastening to the post and has broad base for stable placement. A gas or oil filled Brass lanterns can keep illuminating for 3 to 4 hours. Normally candles are placed in brass lanterns for having twilight dinner and for creating romantic atmosphere in hotels and during ballroom dancing.
One of the major disadvantage of these brass lantern is that they are to polished very frequently to keep the shining glowing as the brass metal become black in color when it comes in contact with air other wise it spoil the Brass lanterns appearance. Another disadvantage is that of bat wing flame in case of gas brass lantern and in fuel used lanterns. Bat wing flame splits the flame and does not provide perfect illumination. Wall mounted brass lanterns gives gorgeous look when combined with beautiful scroll. If prior order is placed with the manufacturer one can have brass lantern of his choice made, but it increases the cost. Charleston brass gas lantern is one of the best brass lanterns available in the market that uses liquid propane as a fuel.
These brass lanterns are robust in nature and hardly get damaged. In case of some brass lanterns yoke is also provided for swinging purpose. Now days home delivery service is also provided when we order a lantern with the aid of Internet services. In case of gas brass lanterns a proper pressure of gas is to be maintained to avoid accident and fire. Gas pressure recommended is 10" of water column . In case of hanging brass lantern proper clearance is to be maintained from the roof and also from the ground. Operating manual is to be read thoroughly before installing and operating the brass lantern to avoid mishandling and damaging the lantern. In case of post lantern the post is to be properly and firmly placed.