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Brass Lantern, Centre Light
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Brass Lantern, Centre Light

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 March 2025 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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A Brass Lantern or Centre Light.

With a bell shaped rose holding a hanging loop and from which flow three downward and outward sweeping arms, finished with rounded knopped centres, and meeting the body of the lantern. The hexagonal lantern with ogee and reeded arched panels holding the glazing. The corners with orb finials, and one panel hinging open as a door, to allow access to the three light central boss, the branches ringed and finished with orb terminals, holding the dish and stepped drip pans. The boss held by the rope twist column emerging from the boss. The corners of the underside of the lantern finished with orb finials.

Date circa 1900.

Height 22 1/2 inches, 57cm.

Width 12 inches, 30cm.

Depth 12 inches, 30cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Brass Hall Lantern to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118619
Dealers Internal Reference
24026
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Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A Brass Lantern or Centre Light.
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With a bell shaped rose holding a hanging loop and from which flow three downward and outward sweeping arms, finished with rounded knopped centres, and meeting the body of the lantern.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The hexagonal lantern with ogee and reeded arched panels holding the glazing. The corners with orb finials, and one panel hinging open as a door, to allow access to the three light central boss, the branches ringed and finished with orb terminals, holding the dish and stepped drip pans. The boss held by the rope twist column emerging from the boss. The corners of the underside of the lantern finished with orb finials.

Date circa 1900.

Height 22 1/2 inches, 57cm.

Width 12 inches, 30cm.

Depth 12 inches, 30cm.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Brass Hall Lantern to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118619
Dealers Internal Ref
24026
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I A hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels and a central candle-style light fixture suspended by a chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Brass Lantern, Centre Light

Archive II A hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels and a central candle-style light fixture suspended by a chain. View II
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Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Location: Atcham (just off J7 of M54), Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY4 4UH, United Kingdom
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A hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels and a central candle-style light fixture suspended by a chain.
BRASS LANTERN, CENTRE LIGHT
Ref: SA1118619
A hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels and a central candle-style light fixture suspended by a chain.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsHexagonal frame, Scalloped cresting, Twisted central column, Ball finials
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

Hanging lanterns gained prominence in European architecture during the 18th and 19th centuries, initially designed to illuminate dark hallways and entranceways with candles before transitioning to gas and electricity.

Authentic period lanterns are typically constructed from cast or sheet brass frames soldered or screwed together, fitted with bevelled or flat glass panes and suspended by matching chains.

Authentication involves examining the patina, construction joins, screw types, and wiring components for signs of age, hand-finishing, and period-appropriate manufacturing methods.

A brass lantern provides a focal point when hung in entryways, stairwells, or kitchens, complementing both traditional period homes and contemporary spaces looking for metallic warmth.

Dust the glass regularly with a soft cloth and clean the brass gently using a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip the historic patina.
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