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A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns
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A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns

1900 - 1920
Description

A very rare pair of early 20th Century brass and glass lanterns of exceptional quality, fully restored and re-wired. These stunning well cast brass pair of lanterns of circular form feature elegant ceiling roses and chains with gorgeous panelled glass, reeded and gadroon detail to the main body and are embellished with fabulous scroll, foliate, linen swags and beautiful finial motifs throughout.

Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Hall Lanterns to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09046241
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Wheel-cut square facets on the cylindrical glass: hand-cutting before modern pressed alternatives.
Neoclassical ribbon swags and anthemion finials: fashionable inter-war interior decoration.
Pierced balustrade base ring with cast bun feet: sturdy early casting construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149463
Dealers Internal Reference
A3978
Dealers Notes

www.yeatscountryantiques.com

Description
A very rare pair of early 20th Century brass and glass lanterns of exceptional quality, fully restored and re-wired. These stunning well cast brass pair of lanterns of circular form feature elegant ceiling roses and chains with gorgeous panelled glass, reeded and gadroon detail to the main body and are embellished with fabulous scroll, foliate, linen swags and beautiful finial motifs throughout.
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Hall Lanterns to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09046241
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Wheel-cut square facets on the cylindrical glass: hand-cutting before modern pressed alternatives.
Neoclassical ribbon swags and anthemion finials: fashionable inter-war interior decoration.
Pierced balustrade base ring with cast bun feet: sturdy early casting construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149463
Dealers Internal Ref
A3978
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials.
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Archive I A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials.

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns

Archive II A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials. View II
Archive III A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials. View III
Archive IV A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials. View IV
Archive V A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials. View V
Archive VI A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials. View VI
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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
Location
The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/yeatsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2025
Items For Sale 187
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials.
A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns
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A pair of early 20th-century cylindrical glass hall lanterns featuring ornate silvered brass frames, hanging chains, draped metal swags, and decorative urn finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLanterns
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBrass, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCut glass cylinder, beaded border, swag draping, urn finials
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

A pair of early 20th-century Neoclassical lanterns brings grand Regency style to interior spaces, designed for suspension from a hallway ceiling or grand entranceway. Each cylindrical lantern combines a clear cut glass body with a silvered brass frame, featuring intricate beaded borders, gadroon detail, and draped metal swags suspended across the upper section. Decorative urn finials top the structure alongside delicate scroll and foliate motifs, while vertical metal bars segment the panelled glass cylinder. The sturdy ceiling chains attach via elaborate scrollwork brackets, completing the overhead hardware. Measuring 61 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep, these fully restored and re-wired light fixtures provide striking illumination. They integrate seamlessly into traditional homes, hanging overhead in entryways, stairwells, or formal reception rooms to cast a warm, ambient glow through their panelled glass shades.

FAQs

Early 20th-century lanterns often combine Neoclassical design elements with refined metalwork and glass panels or cylinders, designed to illuminate entryways, hallways, and formal living spaces during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

These fixtures were primarily constructed using cast or stamped brass, often plated in silver or nickel, combined with mouth-blown or cut glass cylinders and hand-assembled hanging chains.

Authentic pieces usually display age-appropriate wear to the metallic finish, hand-cut or pressed glass details, original threading or soldering marks, and period-correct wiring or gas fitting conversions.

Antique lanterns serve as focal points in modern entryways, stairwells, or above kitchen islands, pairing well with neutral colour palettes and architectural moulding.

Glass components should be cleaned with a mild, lint-free microfibre cloth and specialised glass cleaner, while the metal frame requires light dusting and non-abrasive metal polish to protect original patination.
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