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Gold Bronze French Lantern
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Gold Bronze French Lantern

19th century
Sold 4 December 2025 · Birkdale Antiques
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Description

A Beautiful Versailles style French Lantern foundry cast in bronze.

The Heraldic style has a voluptuous and large crown on the top of a thick, chunky one piece glass crystal shade skillfully hand cut with criss cross bevelled lines.

The base has very detailled lion faces, finished with a shapely knop.

This fitting retains an original patina giving it a warm antique feel.

Three screws hold on the base for easy and convenient bulb changing.

Excuisite detailing is allso fearured on the chain and ceiling cup.

Date of Manufacture

Birkdale Antiques has dated this French Bronze Hanging Lantern to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1155189
Dealers Internal Reference
Verseilles lantern.
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A Beautiful Versailles style French Lantern foundry cast in bronze.
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The Heraldic style has a voluptuous and large crown on the top of a thick, chunky one piece glass crystal shade skillfully hand cut with criss cross bevelled lines.
Birkdale Antiques
fig 1. A close-up photograph of an ornate gold bronze and cut glass French hanging lantern illuminated from within.
fig 1. Gold Bronze French Lantern

The base has very detailled lion faces, finished with a shapely knop.

This fitting retains an original patina giving it a warm antique feel.

Three screws hold on the base for easy and convenient bulb changing.

Excuisite detailing is allso fearured on the chain and ceiling cup.

Date of Manufacture

Birkdale Antiques has dated this French Bronze Hanging Lantern to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155189
Dealers Internal Ref
Verseilles lantern.
Birkdale Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

Specialists in antique chandeliers and lighting,good quality furniture for 30 years.

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Archive I A close-up photograph of an ornate gold bronze and cut glass French hanging lantern illuminated from within. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gold Bronze French Lantern

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Birkdale Antiques
Telephone 07973 303105
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Merseyside
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/birkdaleantiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
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Items Sold 24
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A close-up photograph of an ornate gold bronze and cut glass French hanging lantern illuminated from within.
Gold Bronze French Lantern
Ref: SA1155189
A close-up photograph of an ornate gold bronze and cut glass French hanging lantern illuminated from within.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialBronze, Glass
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsFleur-de-lis crown, Cut crystal panels, Cast acanthus leaves, Mask finial

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French hanging lanterns from the 19th and early 20th centuries typically feature cast bronze or ormolu mounts, intricate scrollwork, and hand-cut glass panels inspired by classical architectural motifs.

Authentic period lanterns are primarily constructed from cast bronze, brass, or gilt metal, paired with heavy blown or cut crystal glass panes and secured with traditional mechanical fasteners.

Authentication involves examining the casting quality for hand-chased details, checking for patination consistent with age, and inspecting the hardware for period-appropriate screws and wiring channels.

Such a fixture serves as a focal point in entryways or dining spaces, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary walls to add architectural depth and historic character.

Bronze components should be dusted gently with a soft dry cloth without abrasive polishes to preserve the patina, while glass panels can be cleaned with a mild glass cleaner applied to a cloth.
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