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C19th Large Venetian Tole Hanging Lantern; with Original Gilt and Painted Decoration
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C19th Large Venetian Tole Hanging Lantern; with Original Gilt and Painted Decoration

19th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Impressive C19th large Venetian tole hanging lantern; with original gilt and painted decoration; the flower bud finial supporting the circular hanging ring above the hexagonal domed roof surmounted by scroll pediments. The tapering body having a pierced frieze above the original glazed panels incorporating a door. Raised on a concave plinth with a glass base. The interior with a three branch light fitting. The wonderful original decoration showing appropriate signs of age with worn gilt and paint to simulate verdigris bronze.

Italian circa 1860

Good original condition

Dimensions (ins) 35.5 high to top of ring x 16.5 diameter

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Venetian Tole Hanging Lantern to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.2cm (35.51")
Width
41.9cm (16.50")
Depth
41.9cm (16.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1038484
Dealers Internal Reference
R1150
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Description
Impressive C19th large Venetian tole hanging lantern; with original gilt and painted decoration; the flower bud finial supporting the circular hanging ring above the hexagonal domed roof surmounted by scroll pediments. The tapering body having a pierced frieze above the original glazed panels incorporating a door. Raised on a concave plinth with a glass base. The interior with a three branch light fitting.
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The wonderful original decoration showing appropriate signs of age with worn gilt and paint to simulate verdigris bronze.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Italian circa 1860

Good original condition

Dimensions (ins) 35.5 high to top of ring x 16.5 diameter

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Venetian Tole Hanging Lantern to the 19th Century.

Height
90.2cm (35.51")
Width
41.9cm (16.50")
Depth
41.9cm (16.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038484
Dealers Internal Ref
R1150
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gary Wright Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Large Venetian Tole Hanging Lantern; with Original Gilt and Painted Decoration

Archive II An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View II
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Archive IV An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View IV
Archive V An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View V
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Archive IX An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View IX
Archive X An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View X
Archive XI An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View XI
Archive XII An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels. View XIV
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
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An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels.
C19th large Venetian tole hanging lantern; with original gilt and painted decoration
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An antique Venetian tole hanging lantern featuring a domed top with gilt scrollwork and a distressed green painted finish over glass panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCeiling Lighting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian
  • MaterialTole, Iron, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGreen and Gold
  • MotifsScrollwork cresting, Domed top, Glazed panels, Gilt highlights
  • SizeH 90.2 cm (36 in) x W 41.9 cm (16 in) x D 41.9 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Venetian toleware refers to lacquered and painted metal objects, typically made from tin or iron, produced in Venice and surrounding regions during the 18th and 19th centuries, often featuring hand-painted motifs and gilt finishes.

These fixtures are constructed from sheet metal, such as iron or tinplate, shaped into frames, soldered or riveted together, fitted with glass panels, and finished with layered gesso, paint, and gold leaf.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural wear to the painted and gilt surfaces, hand-cut glass panes, period-appropriate fasteners, and signs of age such as oxidation and craquelure in the finish.

Hanging a historic lantern in a modern setting creates a focal point that contrasts clean architectural lines with historical texture, working well in entrance halls or high-ceilinged spaces.

Clean surfaces gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or excessive moisture that could damage the original paint and gilt layers.
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