St Pauls 1 Light Outdoor Wall Lantern - Aged Brass

The St Pauls is a hand-crafted solid brass outdoor wall lantern with clear glass panels, an E27 bulb fitting and an aged brass finish. The lantern frame is built from solid brass sections soldered and riveted together, with a domed top cap, angled side panels and a projecting bracket that holds the fitting 115mm from the wall. The aged brass finish is lacquered to slow the natural tarnishing process while allowing the metal to develop a deeper patina over time.

Designed for front porches, entrance doorways, garage sides and garden walls, the St Pauls carries an IP44 rating that protects against rain splash and dust ingress, making it suitable for sheltered outdoor positions. The 320mm height and 205mm width suit standard residential door frames and garage openings without overwhelming the architectural proportions. The E27 socket accepts LED, halogen or filament bulbs up to 60W (sold separately), allowing you to choose the light temperature and brightness that suits the setting.

The clear glass panels allow full light output while the brass frame casts directional shadows onto the wall behind, creating vertical and horizontal shadow lines that shift through the evening as the light changes. The lantern references pre-Georgian British street lighting design, with the tapered side profile and wide base typical of 17th and early 18th century coach lanterns. The solid brass construction gives the fitting a substantial 1.8kg weight that withstands wind exposure and mechanical knocks better than pressed-metal alternatives.

Elstead Lighting backs the St Pauls with a lifetime guarantee covering material and manufacturing defects. The aged brass finish works in both traditional and period-restoration settings, and also pairs comfortably with warm-toned contemporary exteriors where contrast between old and new materials is part of the design intent.

What does the IP44 rating mean for outdoor use?

IP44 protects against solid objects larger than 1mm and water splash from any direction. This makes the St Pauls suitable for sheltered outdoor positions such as porches, covered doorways and under eaves, but not fully exposed locations where driving rain hits the fitting directly.

What bulb should I use?

The E27 socket accepts standard Edison screw bulbs up to 60W. Most users pair this lantern with a warm-white LED filament bulb between 4-8W and 2200K-2700K to match the traditional aesthetic. Clear glass bulbs show the filament and suit the period design better than frosted bulbs.

Will the brass tarnish over time?

Yes. The aged brass finish is lacquered to slow tarnishing, but natural patina will develop over months and years depending on exposure to weather and air pollution. This deepening of colour is part of the material's character and typical of outdoor brass fittings.

How is it mounted to the wall?

The lantern mounts via a backplate fixed to the wall with screws and wall plugs (fixings not included). The backplate conceals the cable entry point and the lantern body attaches to the backplate with a threaded collar. Installation requires connection to mains electricity and should be carried out by a qualified electrician.