Where to buy traditional lanterns (coach lights)

[Nereus]

HH Metal Blending company http://www.huahin-metalblending.com/ and we were hoping to get either some views on that from people who have experience

I know him and have used him for some odd things. I do not doubt that he will be able to make what ever you want, but be prepared for a high cost. Take a drawing, or that photo you have posted, with you.

[J.J.B.]

I saw almost exactly what you are looking for today; just a bit small maybe. They were at a restaurant called Pony; it is just after Makro heading north; it is in the block of shops just before the u-turn. They were not for sale but since the restaurant has only been open 2 months they should be able to tell you where they bought them. There is a shop as you walk in but they are not there; they are in the actual restaurant.

The food was also excellent so worth a visit just for that!

Thanks, Moja, yes they were a little small but the restaurant was great and certainly a place I'd recommend wiling away some time on a long, sunny afternoon. Very good selection of teas and the ice cream is also to be recommended!

[J.J.B.]

The good news is that we managed to get close enough to what we have been looking for during the past few months. Below is what we were able to get from Chic Rublic, above Pure, but don't rush there if you want one because we just cleaned them out of what they had in stock

The dimensions are roughly 300mm long by 140mm wide and 250mm high (to the top of the glass) so can anyone suggest where to get candles from that might fit? We've seen some in Index and also on a stall in MV but they were both cylindrical and ideally we'd like something with squared edges, if anyone has any ideas?

Cheers,

JJB

[Clivep]

Seen these almost to your exact spec. in Ikea at Bang Na, Bangkok. It's only 20min from BKK and they have an online catalogue so you can check.

[J.J.B.]

^^ Thanks, Clivep, we'll have to get the candles from there since the ones we bought are usually used for religious ceremonies and seem to melt rather than burn so we've not had a lot of joy. I'll let you know how we get on...