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French 19th C Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
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French 19th C Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern

19th century
Sold 16 January 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French 19th Century gilded bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three original bulbous millgrain candle sconces, surrounded by five serpentine convex shaped glass panels and held within an ornate scrolling framework with leaf side panels, ornate central cartouche shields with open scrolling canopy, originally candle and sympathetically converted to electricity, well cast and nice original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 29"/74cm W: 15"/38cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00397I

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Lantern to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1058514
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OKA00397I
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

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A French 19th Century gilded bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three original bulbous millgrain candle sconces, surrounded by five serpentine convex shaped glass panels and held within an ornate scrolling framework with leaf side panels, ornate central cartouche shields with open scrolling canopy, originally candle and sympathetically converted to electricity, well cast and nice original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 29"/74cm W: 15"/38cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00397I

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Lantern to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058514
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA00397I
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French 19th C Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern

Archive II A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain. View X
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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain.
French 19th C Gilded Bronze Triple light Antique Lantern
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A nineteenth-century French gilded bronze hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and a triple-light internal cluster suspended from a decorative chain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHanging Lanterns
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus scrolls, Curved glass panels, Cast bronze frame
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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Nineteenth-century French lanterns typically draw inspiration from classical revival movements, featuring intricate cast bronze frames, glass panels, and decorative motifs such as acanthus leaves or urns designed to illuminate grand hallways and vestibules.

These pieces were conventionally constructed using fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) or brass frameworks fitted with curved or flat bevelled glass panes, assembled via mechanical fasteners and solder to house internal candle or early electric fittings.

Authentic items exhibit period-appropriate casting techniques with hand-finished chasing, heavy patination, older glass with minor imperfections, and traditional hardware construction rather than modern machine-stamped joints.

Hanging such fixtures in entryways or above stairwells creates an immediate focal point, contrasting traditional metallic patinas with clean architectural lines for a curated aesthetic.

Dust metal components gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that might strip the historic surface finish or lacquer, and clean glass panels with standard non-ammonia glass cleaner.
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