Description
The Quinn Guard is a solid brass outdoor wall lantern in a raw brass finish: a broad hood hangs from a curved goose-neck arm, with a clear ribbed glass globe beneath it. A brass cage wraps the glass, banded round the middle and gathered at the base. It is 17cm wide and 30cm tall and stands 22cm from the wall on a round 10cm wall plate, a size that suits a front door or porch without crowding it. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water from any direction, so it lives outdoors in British weather through every season.
It belongs on a front door, a porch, a garden wall or a boathouse, anywhere a building wants a little salt in its character. The maker notes that these lights are often sold in pairs, positioned either side of a doorway or entrance, and a matched pair frames a front door handsomely. It also describes these lanterns as designed for outdoor places where an industrial or nautical effect is wanted, and the cage, the ribbed glass and the deep hood give exactly that. The maker says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and even its names.
Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, moving from bright gold towards a deeper brown as rain and air work on it, and that slow change is much of its charm; brass also takes a polish well, should you prefer it bright. The cable enters at the rear, so it can come straight from the wall behind the lantern and stay out of sight. It takes a single E27 (ES) lamp, the familiar large screw fitting, which keeps replacements easy to find. As with any mains light, it should be installed by a qualified electrician. Buying a pair together means both lanterns weather side by side and stay matched.
Specification
| Finish |
Raw Brass |
| Material |
Solid Brass |
| Diffuser |
Clear Ribbed Glass |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 (ES) |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
| Width |
17cm |
| Height |
30cm |
| Projection |
22cm |
| Wall Plate |
10cm |
| Cable Entry |
At the Rear |
| Weight |
2.6KG |
| Supply |
230V ~ 50Hz |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Certification |
CE |
| Country of Origin |
European Union |
| Manufacturer's Warranty |
2 Years |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Quinn Guard stay outside all year?
Yes. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water from any direction, so it is made for life outside in British weather.
What bulb does the Quinn Guard take?
It takes a single E27 (ES) lamp, the familiar large screw fitting, so a replacement is easy to find when the time comes.
How big is the lantern?
It is 17cm wide and 30cm tall, and it stands 22cm from the wall on a round 10cm wall plate. It weighs 2.6KG.
Will the raw brass finish change colour outside?
Yes, gradually. Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, moving from bright gold towards a deeper brown, and brass takes a polish should you prefer it bright.
Can it go in a bathroom?
With an IP64 rating it can be considered for a bathroom, and a qualified electrician will confirm the right zone before it is fitted.
Should I buy a pair for my front door?
The maker notes these lanterns are often sold in pairs, placed either side of a doorway or entrance, and two together frame a front door handsomely.