A handsome 19th-century gilt bronze hall lantern, of impressive size and richly decorative design. This elegant antique lantern features a beautifully cast gilt bronze framework surrounding four textured glass panels, with the warm, aged gilding providing a striking contrast to the softly translucent glass.
The lantern has an ornate architectural form, with scrolling bronze supports, floral and foliate decoration, swagged garlands, decorative urn finials and an elaborate pierced crown. The tapering body culminates in a decorative pendant finial, giving the lantern an especially elegant silhouette.
The combination of gilt bronze, decorative casting and textured glass makes this a particularly eye-catching piece of antique lighting. Its generous proportions make it well suited to a substantial entrance hall, staircase, reception room, dining room or period interior, while its refined classical decoration would also work effectively in a more contemporary setting.
Large 19th-century gilt bronze hall lanterns are prized for their decorative presence as well as their craftsmanship, with ornate scrolling frameworks and foliate ornament being characteristic features of antique examples.
Key Features
Dimensions
Height: 101cm / 39 3/4in
Diameter: 43cm / 17in
Dimensions exclude any additional hanging chain or ceiling fitting, if applicable.
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This 19th Century Gilt Bronze Antique Hall Lantern is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.
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