Drake Design Company

This is one of my favorite finds of the year, so far.

I recently found this pile of old copper street lantern parts at an antique show in Ohio.

I envisioned right away what it could look like so I happily bought it.

I spent the last few nights stripping all the layers of paint and beating out the dents. Then I had to disassemble it with the heat of a torch so that I could clean the joints and re-solder it. I did more soldering last night than I’ve done in my entire life.

To give you an idea of the size- the lantern itself stands at 4-feet tall from the base to the finial.

It will soon be mounted to a wall inside my house along with my other old & extravagant lights.

Anyway, here’s how it is turning out so far.

Everything is 40% off at located inside Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea.

Address:
4103 Cloud Springs Rd, Ringgold GA

Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea vendors at the new location

Even more vendor photos at the new Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea location.

More vendor booths at the brand new Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea location

Here are a few pictures various vendor booths at the brand new Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea location.

I’m limited to 10 photos per post so more to follow!

Grand Opening at the brand new Chattanooga Mercantile And Sweet Tea location is Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 19-21