The very sight of an antique skater’s lantern brings back childhood memories of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. In my mind’s eye I see young boys and girls, men and women, all bundled up in ...

Vintage gasoline lanterns manufactured dozens of years ago have a distinctive appeal, not only for camping but also in everyday life. Their designs and colours present the nostalgic atmosphere of a ...

Q: How do find I out what my small collection of antique lanterns is worth? A: The query arrived with a list of five items. There are images of only two; a hanging kerosene lamp and an early hanging ...

SUGARCREEK – It goes without saying that museum visits can provide a glimpse back in time, and Erb’s Coleman Museum is illuminating. Forty years ago, Ed Erb started selling gas-powered refrigerators ...

Q I love the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong. I want to start collecting lanterns, but ones that are not just linked to this holiday. Could you tell me more about Chinese antique models? 'Lanterns ...

Studying at Glendon College is not quite as illuminating without the unique lanterns that have adorned its gates for nearly a century. There’s nothing like a rewarding hobby to brighten up dark and ...