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Great Examples of Unique Lighting by Tinsmith James Glynn. Just click on the catalog shown above for viewable/printable catalog.
Primitive Lighting Fixtures by American Folk Artist and Tinsmith James Glynn

Primitive, Period Handcrafted Tin Lighting Fixtures
by Master Tinsmith James Glynn

Museum Quality Reproductions
Designed To Your Specifications, Shipped In A Timely Manner
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All Prices Include Shipping

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Early American Life Article

In the June issue of Early American Life there is an article on tin lighting. Jim Glynn's North Church lantern is one of the featured reproduction lighting fixtures. This primitive lighting fixture is a wonderful addition to any home. Just Click Here to order today.

All lighting fixturers can be ordered with electric or battery candles.

Master Tinsmith James Glynn
Master Tinsmith
James Glynn


Whaler Light please click here to learn more.
Chandeliers
James Glynn, Tinsmith, has been creating museum quality chandeliers for over 25 years. Each tin chandelier is individually handcrafted in Glynn’s shop near historic Fredericksburg, VA. He utilizes many of the same tools that our forefathers used when they created these lighting fixtures centuries ago. The hand rubbed finish is carefully applied to create a patina similar to old pewter for an ideal look in colonial or country home lighting. This is decorative lighting is wonderful in any setting.
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Battery Powered Candles in primitive lighting fixtures
Battery Candle
Primitive Lighting Fixtures
Battery Powered Candles
These amazing battery powered candles provide over 600 hours of flickering candle light on just two AA batteries. The unique cake-like wax blends perfectly for a primitive look in the tin candle holders. These battery powered flickering, flameless & dripless candles look just like the real thing.

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Wall Sconces

Wall Sconces  
Reproduction Tin wall sconces designs are based on original patterns found in museums and private collections. They are exact replicas of pieces produced 200 years ago.

North Church Signal Lantern - click here to view  gallery
Lanterns & Lamps
Lighting fixtures like these handcrafted, primitive reproductions were used in the finest homes of our forefathers. Original designs are created from research on museum pieces and private collections. Special attention has been given to the handmade tinware finish that provides the look of an 18th century lantern, and is ideal for a colonial or country primitive décor.
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Battery candle modified for wreath, and wreath hanger kit

Wreath Hanger & Battery Candle Kit

This unique wreath hanger and battery candle (will adapt to any wreath) is a new offering by Master Tinsmith James Glynn.

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Jim Glynn has been selected a number of times for the Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts

Featured in Early American Life Magazine

James Glynn’s tinware has been featured in many publications including the
New York Times,
Colonial Homes Magazine,
Early American Life.



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The primitive light fixtures offered by Master Tinsmith James Glynn are perfect wall lighting for bathroom, kitchen, window lighting or dining rooms. The hand made electric fixtures have special candle bulbs to create the feeling of colonial candlelight. They can also be fitted with long burning battery powered candles which eliminates the need for electrical wiring.

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