I purchased (2) fixtures and have not put up yet but love how they look.  They are a sturdy fixture and look like they will withstand weather in winter of summer.  I was hoping the the bottom glass was closed.  I live on a lake with many spiders that tend to climb into my existing lanterns - this is not closed and bottom of globe is open to easily access the bulb.  I am going to keep they anyway because they are good looking fixtures and what I wanted for my northern lake home.