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French Pair of Gilded Convex Half Lanterns
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French Pair of Gilded Convex Half Lanterns

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 November 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French pair of gilded brass twin arm antique convex wall lanterns, the two light fittings with leaf circular drip pans and ornate central backplate, issuing from a rectangular metal reflecting backplate, surrounded by a convex glass panel held within a scrolling framework with reeded top band and decorative pierced gallery base band with ball finials. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 16"/41cm W: 7.5"/19cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05272

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Lanterns to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149518
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05272
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 pair of gilded brass twin arm antique convex wall lanterns, the two light fittings with leaf circular drip pans and ornate central backplate, issuing from a rectangular metal reflecting backplate, surrounded by a convex glass panel held within a scrolling framework with reeded top band and decorative pierced gallery base band with ball finials. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 16"/41cm W: 7.5"/19cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05272

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Lanterns to the 1930s.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149518
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05272
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 pair of antique French gilded brass wall lanterns featuring convex curved glass and dual candle-style sockets against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Pair of Gilded Convex Half Lanterns

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O'Keeffe Antiques
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique French gilded brass wall lanterns featuring convex curved glass and dual candle-style sockets against a dark background.
French Pair Of Gilded Convex Half lanterns
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A pair of antique French gilded brass wall lanterns featuring convex curved glass and dual candle-style sockets against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGilded Brass
  • MotifsConvex glass panels, Scroll top bracket, Openwork gallery base, Dual candle fittings
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

French wall lanterns evolved from exterior street and carriage lighting into interior decorative fixtures during the 18th and 19th centuries, often featuring ornate brass frames and curved glass panels designed to maximize candle or gaslight reflection.

Authentic period lanterns are typically constructed from cast or pressed brass with hand-soldered joints, fitted with curved or convex blown glass panes and finished with a gold-gilded or patinated surface.

Authenticity is usually determined by inspecting the weight and composition of the brass frame, checking for hand-blown glass irregularities, examining wiring methods, and looking for period-appropriate fastening screws and natural oxidation.

These fixtures can be mounted symmetrically flanking a fireplace, mirror, or entryway to introduce classic architectural elegance and warm metallic contrast into modern spaces.

Gilded surfaces should be dusted gently with a dry microfibre cloth to avoid abrasive damage, while glass panes can be cleaned with a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the metal frame.
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