Description
The Armada is a caged outdoor wall lantern in solid brass with a raw brass finish, built as an uplight. A clear ribbed glass dome sits on top of a rounded brass bowl, and a brass cage of upright bars with a band around its middle guards the glass. It is 21cm tall and 15cm long, and it stands 18cm out from the wall, a size that sits comfortably beside a front door. The IP64 rating is the figure that matters outside: it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so this brass wall light can live outdoors in British weather all year round.
We would put it beside a front door, under a porch or along a garden wall, where the cage and ribbed glass give the light a sturdy, shipboard look. The maker suggests it for a porch or walkway, and describes it as adding charm to indoor spaces too, particularly a traditional pub or inn. The maker says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and names, and the Armada wears it plainly, so it suits a coastal cottage, a boathouse or a period house that wants a light with some character. The maker also describes these wall lanterns as designed for outdoor settings where an industrial or nautical effect is wanted.
Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so over time the Armada takes on a deeper, softer tone that suits its working look. The cable enters at the rear, hidden by the wall mount, which keeps the wall neat around the bracket. It takes one E27 (ES) lamp, the larger Edison screw cap, so a replacement bulb is easy to find. As with any mains light, it should be installed by a qualified electrician. If you are buying a pair for either side of a door, buy them together: the brass on both will then weather at the same pace.
Specification
| Finish |
Raw Brass |
| Material |
Solid Brass |
| Diffuser |
Clear Ribbed Glass |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 (ES) |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
| Height |
21cm |
| Length |
15cm |
| Projection |
18cm |
| Cable Entry |
At the Rear |
| Manufacturer's Warranty |
2 Years |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Armada wall lantern stay outside in the rain?
Yes. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can stay on an exterior wall in British weather all year.
What bulb does the Armada take?
It takes one E27 (ES) lamp, the larger Edison screw cap, so a replacement bulb is straightforward to find when you need one.
How big is the Armada wall lantern?
It is 21cm tall and 15cm long, and it stands 18cm out from the wall, a size that sits comfortably beside a front door or on a porch wall.
Will the raw brass finish change colour outdoors?
Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so over time the lantern settles into a deeper, softer tone that suits its maritime, working look.
Can I use the Armada in a bathroom?
The maker suggests it can work indoors, even in a bathroom, and its IP64 rating means it may suit one, though a qualified electrician will confirm the right zone.
Where is the cable entry on the Armada?
The cable enters at the rear of the lantern and is hidden by the wall mount, so the wall around the bracket stays neat and uncluttered.