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Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • The Copperologist Smuggler's Lantern wearable copper specimen pendant shown worn on an 18-inch stainless steel chain.
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • Smuggler's Lantern - a one-of-a-kind copper pendant, presented in its wooden collector’s box with The Copperologist’s Collector’s Record card
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • The Copperologist Smuggler's Lantern wearable copper specimen pendant shown worn on an 18-inch stainless steel chain.
  • Torchbearer Twelve Specimen Ten wearable copper specimen pendant displaying vivid orange, gold and iridescent copper tones that resemble a miniature solar flare preserved beneath glass.
  • Smuggler's Lantern - a one-of-a-kind copper pendant, presented in its wooden collector’s box with The Copperologist’s Collector’s Record card
Smuggler's Lantern

Smuggler's Lantern

£185.00
£185.00
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IDEAL CUSTODIAN:
The one who lights the way for those who follow.

Some specimens seem to carry their own source of light.

During its transformation, this one developed a striking band of amber and gold running across the surface, framed by softer copper tones and delicate speckling. The effect brought to mind the glow of a lantern cutting through darkness, illuminating a path that would otherwise remain hidden.

The Copperologist was reminded of the rugged Welsh coastline, where stories of smugglers, hidden coves and shipwrecks have been passed down for generations. One can easily imagine a lantern glowing from a secluded inlet, guiding those who knew where to look towards a hidden treasure. Like all worthwhile discoveries, the effect was entirely unplanned. Chemistry, heat, patience and chance collaborated to create something that could never be recreated exactly.

This one-of-a-kind copper art necklace was preserved at precisely the right moment, before the surface continued its transformation and became something else entirely.

WHY COLLECT SMUGGLER'S LANTERN?

For collectors drawn to individuality, Smuggler's Lantern offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to own a genuinely unique object.

Its warm amber glow feels inviting and uplifting, bringing colour and character to everyday outfits. The sort of piece that catches the light unexpectedly, attracts compliments and sparks conversations about where it came from.

This is not a mass-produced design or a limited edition. It is a singular wearable copper specimen that exists only once.

For those who prefer meaningful objects over passing trends, Smuggler's Lantern offers something with genuine character and a story of its own.

PRESERVED IN TIME

Many people are drawn to copper jewellery but become frustrated when it tarnishes or changes unpredictably.

Smuggler's Lantern preserves copper's beauty permanently between glass and hypoallergenic stainless steel, allowing the colours and patterns to remain exactly as they appeared on the day they were discovered.

ONLY ONE EXISTS

Only one Smuggler's Lantern exists.

Once collected, it will be permanently retired from Torchbearer Twelve and will never be repeated.

For someone who values craftsmanship, originality and beautiful objects with a story, this is not simply another necklace.

It is a discovery.

SPECIFICATIONS

Materials: Preserved copper specimen, glass front, stainless steel back, stainless steel snake chain

Dimensions: 25mm height × 18mm width

Weight: Approximately 6g including chain

Chain Length: 18 inches (46cm)

Hypoallergenic: Stainless steel setting and chain

Uniqueness: One of a kind. No reproductions. Once collected, this specimen will be permanently retired.

Presentation: Presented in a velvet-lined wooden miniature collector's drawer and supplied as a catalogued Copperologist specimen.

Delivery: Complimentary tracked, signed and insured UK delivery.

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