Tabletop Lanterns Appraisal

Decorative Wooden House and Tower Lantern Set

The image displays a pair of decorative wooden lanterns, likely intended for use with candles or LED lights, designed in a charming architectural style. Both lanterns are predominantly white with dark gray, weathered-look roofs, suggesting a rustic or farmhouse aesthetic. The lantern on the left is designed to resemble a house, featuring a rectangular body, a gable roof with a chimney-like protrusion, and a hinged front door with a small, arched cutout window. The door is secured by two small, dark-colored hinges on the left side and a turn-knob latch on the right, also in a dark finish. The roof has a slight overhang. The lantern on the right is taller and octagonal, designed to resemble a tower or lighthouse. Its roof is a multi-faceted dome shape, painted in the same dark gray, weathered style. Each of its visible sides features intricately cut-out 'windows' on multiple levels, giving the impression of several stories. These windows have a geometric, almost Gothic-arch inspired pattern. There's a dark-colored metal clasp or hook visible on the upper portion of one side, likely for opening or securing the top or a side panel to access the interior. Both lanterns appear to be constructed from painted wood or a similar composite material, with visible brush strokes on the roofs adding to the weathered effect. The white paint on the bodies appears relatively clean, with no significant chips or scratches immediately apparent, but the distressed look of the roofs suggests intentional aging or a less-than-perfect finish for character. The craftsmanship appears to be good for decorative items, with clean cuts for the windows and well-fitted components. They likely date from a relatively modern period, perhaps the last 10-20 years, given their popular farmhouse/rustic decor styling.