FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE GILT & FROSTED GLASS ANTIQUE HANGING LANTERN
DESCRIPTION
An impressive late 19th century French bronze gilt antique hanging lantern of substantial size with frosted and etched glass of ovoid shape, terminating to foliate finial underneath. The lantern has a decorative scrolling leaf rim in relief, finished with pineapple finials and four floral supports, each with ribbon detail to the top. The lantern has a shaped spun brass canopy and is surmounted with acanthus leaf cup.
The light hangs on an adjustable 1 metre chain which can be extended on request and it comes with a brass ceiling rose. The bronze gilt and brass has been cleaned and lacquered to prevent tarnishing, and the light has been rewired and is in working order. There are no chips to the glass.
Height – 74 cm (29 inches)
Width – 38 cm (15 inches)
Depth – 38 cm (15 inches)
Circa - 1890
£2,300
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