Late 19thc Round Lantern 19th Century

Name: Late 19thc Round Lantern
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1150925
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCeiling Lights
Period19th century
StyleLate Victorian
MaterialBrass, Glass
ColourBrass
MotifsCylindrical frame, Curved glass panels, Brass ball finials, Scrolled support arms
SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This late Victorian hall lantern follows a traditional cylindrical design originating from the late nineteenth century. The fixture is constructed from brass with a warm metallic finish, paired with curved clear glass panels and a central light fitting that retains its original gas tube. Detailed features include decorative brass ball finials positioned around the top rim, scrolled support arms rising to a suspension loop, and a small clasp hardware fastening on the side of the glass enclosure. It measures 61 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, making it suited for suspension in a hallway, vestibule, or high-ceilinged period interior.

FAQs

Popular in the late nineteenth century, round hall lanterns feature a cylindrical brass frame enclosing curved glass panels designed to shield light sources from draughts in entryways and corridors.

Traditional period lanterns are constructed using cast or cast-and-spun solid brass frames combined with hand-cut or mouth-blown curved clear glass panels and hand-assembled metal fittings.

Authentic nineteenth-century lanterns exhibit hand-turned screw threads, subtle irregularities in the curved glass, natural oxidisation on unpolished brass, and original latching door mechanisms.

Suspend the lantern in an entrance hallway, stairwell, or over a kitchen island to create a refined structural focal point that bridges classic period architecture with contemporary decor.

Clean the glass panels using a mild glass cleaner applied via a microfibre cloth, and gently wipe the brass frame with a dry cloth to avoid disturbing the natural age patination.

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Late 19thc Round Lantern

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