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Looking for something special for a celebration of ten years since you exchanged vows?

We have some special gift ideas for you to give.

We would be happy to work with you to make something unique.

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Hurricane Lantern - Glengarry Hurricane - Texas Star
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Tinsmiths frequently borrowed design ideas from the silversmith. A lamp we saw in silver inspired this hurricane lamp. We have added an extinguisher mounted on the side as an added touch. An exciting new design by Greg Pietersma that will fit over any pillar candle.  Many of our pierced lanterns and shades — including the two on this page — can be custom designed to include a  name or initial in the piercing pattern.  Prices for these customizations are done on a job to job basis.  Please contact us should you be interested!
Hurricane - North Star Hurricane - Moose
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An exciting new design by Greg Pietersma that will fit over any pillar candle.  Many of our pierced lanterns and shades — including the two on this page — can be custom designed to include a  name or initial in the piercing pattern.  Prices for these customizations are done on a job to job basis.  Please contact us should you be interested! An exciting new design by Greg Pietersma that will fit over any pillar candle.  Many of our pierced lanterns and shades — including the two on this page — can be custom designed to include a  name or initial in the piercing pattern.  Prices for these customizations are done on a job to job basis.  Please contact us should you be interested!
Votive Hurricane Shade, Large Pierced Lantern, Medium
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An exciting new design by Greg Pietersma that will fit over any votive or pillar candle.  Many of our pierced lanterns and shades — including the two on this page — can be custom designed to include a  name or initial in the piercing pattern.  Prices for these customizations are done on a job to job basis.  Please contact us should you be interested! Erroniously called the Paul Revere Lantern, this is probably the most recognizable of all tin lanterns. The pierced lantern was used to carry the lit candle to places such as a barn or outhouse, so as to protect the flame. These lanterns had their origins in Europe. They remained quite popular until the proliferation of cheap glass made them obsolete. Tinsmiths used the pierce work to express themselves artistically, coming up with many designs. Our designs are based on these historical patterns.
Kerosene Lamp with Pierced Shade Pierced Lantern, Large
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A Pietersma Tinwork's favourite! This piece consists of a large base with a pierced shade. The pierced shade is designed to sit on top of the chimney. The large base holds a lot of kerosene for hours of use. Erroniously called the Paul Revere Lantern, this is probably the most recognizable of all tin lanterns. The pierced lantern was used to carry the lit candle to places such as a barn or outhouse, so as to protect the flame. These lanterns had their origins in Europe. They remained quite popular until the proliferation of cheap glass made them obsolete. Tinsmiths used the pierce work to express themselves artistically, coming up with many designs. Our designs are based on these historical patterns.
Triangular Lantern
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With two glass faces and a bright tin reflector this lantern fits beautifully in any parlour or porch.
   
 

Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts List

Year Traditioanl
1st Paper
2nd Cotton
3rd Leather
4th Linen, Silk
5th Wood
6th Iron
7th Wool, Copper
8th Bronze
9th Pottery
10th Tin
11th Steel
12th Silk
13th Lace
14th Ivory
15th Crystal
20th China
25th Silver
30th Pearl
35th Coral, Jade
40th Ruby
45th Sapphire
50th Gold
55th Emerald
60th Diamond
65th Star Sapphire
70th Platinum
75th Diamond
80th Oak
90th Granite

The earliest know references are to Silver (25th Wedding Anniversary) and Gold (50th Wedding Anniversary). These appear to originate in Middle Europe (Germanic Region) and involved the spouse giving his wife a silver garland when they had been married for 25 years. Some European countries also celebrate Twelve and a half years of marriage using Copper as the Anniversary Symbol

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We have found references to materials associated with specific years which follow the traditional anniversary lists for the first 5 years of marriage and then every 5th year up to 25th and then 50th and 75th.

The earliest reference we have found other than the Silver or gold is to the 5th anniversary (Wood) which implies this became the material for that anniversary around 1875.

There are currently 2 Diamond Anniversaries, one at 60 and one at 75 years. The 75th anniversary is the original traditional diamond anniversary with the 60th being added when Queen Victoria (English Empire Monarch) celebrated her Diamond Jubilee on her 60th anniversary of accession to the throne in 1897 and this has since been adopted as an appropriate Wedding Anniversary also.

In 1937 the American National Retail Jeweller Association issued a more comprehensive list which associated a material for each Anniversary year up to the 15th Anniversary and then each fifth year after that up to the 60th Anniversary.

Additional lists are issued from time to time however the one quoted above is more or less the de-facto list for the Traditional names of Wedding Anniversaries.