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During Edwardian Times colourized tinsel was a necessary trimming for a festive tree. The iridescent colour we use gives a brilliant Jewelled like appearance. This is augmented by the reflective qualities of the premium tinplate we use. Each tube contains 24 Mixed pieces & threads for hanging. This tinsel twice as wide as our Victorian Tinsel. Each piece is 6 inches in length.

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During Edwardian Times colourized tinsel was a necessary trimming for a festive tree. The iridescent colour we use gives a brilliant Jewelled like appearance. This is augmented by the reflective qualities of the premium tinplate we use. Each tube contains 24 Red pieces & threads for hanging. This tinsel twice as wide as our Victorian Tinsel. Each piece is 6 inches in length.

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During Edwardian Times colourized tinsel was a necessary trimming for a festive tree. The iridescent colour we use gives a brilliant Jewelled like appearance. This is augmented by the reflective qualities of the premium tinplate we use. Each tube contains 24 Blue pieces & threads for hanging. This tinsel twice as wide as our Victorian Tinsel. Each piece is 6 inches in length.

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During Edwardian Times colourized tinsel was a necessary trimming for a festive tree. The iridescent colour we use gives a brilliant Jewelled like appearance. This is augmented by the reflective qualities of the premium tinplate we use. Each tube contains 24 Green pieces & threads for hanging. This tinsel twice as wide as our Victorian Tinsel. Each piece is 6 inches in length.

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During Edwardian Times colourized tinsel was a necessary trimming for a festive tree. The iridescent colour we use gives a brilliant Jewelled like appearance. This is augmented by the reflective qualities of the premium tinplate we use. Each tube contains 24 Golden pieces & threads for hanging. This tinsel twice as wide as our Victorian Tinsel. Each piece is 6 inches in length.

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We sell many of these tin cups to historical re-enactors. These cups were widely used in the 1800s and early 1900s. Each of our tin cups are made by hand with the same tools and techniques that Tinsmiths would have used more than one century ago.

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This a classic style of sconce. The top is derived from the French fleur-de-lis. The curved top deflects the heat from the candle, allowing is it to be placed closer to the ceiling. When one discovers the multitude of designs of tin sconces, one might conclude that no two tinsmiths made identical sconces. The designs ranged from the very simple with just a rectangular piece of tin ton the very complex with leaves and mirrored glass. Typically, tin sconces were used in taverns, churches and meeting halls -- anyplace where diffused lighting was needed. Today, they make great accents to rooms containing antique furniture. They are particularly useful for decorating hallways and stairways or displaying in pairs on either side of a fire place.

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This unique lamp is a prime example of the tinsmith making an item to fill a customers need. A large D-shaped reservoir supports two burners located at the edges. The lamp hangs from a twisted wire.

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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.

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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.

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