Description
This large round house lantern is shaped like a snowy little tower, with a tall conical roof and an LED light inside for a warm winter glow. On the front, children in red, green and lilac winter coats gather at the window of a toy shop, its name, TOY SHOP, set in gold letters above the glass. Behind the panes sit a decorated Christmas tree, a teddy bear, a rocking horse and a yellow hot air balloon, under a snowy evergreen garland. Turn it round and the back shows a red front door with a green wreath, a gold letterbox and an arched fanlight, above snowy steps with potted trees either side. The roof is white with gold tree shapes and tiny snowflakes, and the lantern stands 37.5cm tall and 13.5cm across.
With a scene on the front and another on the back, it looks good from both sides, so it suits a spot people walk past: a hallway table, the middle of a sideboard or a deep windowsill. It sits happily on a mantelpiece among greenery too, or on a sitting room bookshelf where it adds a cosy glow once the curtains are drawn. As an LED lantern it is for dry rooms indoors. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for anyone who loves an old-fashioned festive street scene, and we think it is lovely to bring out each year.
The round body stands upright on its base, topped by the pointed roof that finishes the house, and the light sits inside so the scene glows from within. Treat it gently, keep it away from water and damp, and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep the colours fresh. Place it where it will not be knocked. For a cosy festive corner, set a few sprigs of fir and some pinecones around its base.
Specification
| Colour |
Multicoloured |
| Height |
37.5cm |
| Width |
13.5cm |
| Depth |
13.5cm |
| Weight |
0.132kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the toy shop lantern?
It stands 37.5cm tall and measures 13.5cm across, a generous size for a mantelpiece, sideboard or hallway table at Christmas.
What scenes are on the lantern?
The front has children gathered at a toy shop window with TOY SHOP in gold letters. The back has a red front door with a green wreath above snowy steps.
Does the lantern light up?
Yes, it is an LED lantern with a light inside, so the snowy scene glows from within on dark winter evenings.
Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?
No, it is for dry rooms indoors only. Keep it to spaces such as the hallway, sitting room or dining room, and never anywhere damp or outside.
How should I look after it?
Keep it away from water and damp, and dust it gently now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep the colours looking fresh.
Is it a good Christmas gift?
We think so. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for anyone who loves a traditional festive street scene, and it is easy to set out each year.