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19th Cent. French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Judy Fox Antiques
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£2,800
Judy Fox Antiques

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    We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.
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19th Cent. French Gilt Bronze Lantern

19th century
Description

This handsome and ornate gilt bronze French lantern features six frosted glass etched panels in original condition. The outer rim is pierced with a bow and swag detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Lantern to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204408
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JF451
Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
This handsome and ornate gilt bronze French lantern features six frosted glass etched panels in original condition. The outer rim is pierced with a bow and swag detail.
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Lantern to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204408
Dealers Internal Ref
JF451
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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W11 2QB
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze hall lantern featuring frosted glass panels etched with star motifs and detailed bronze garland swags.
19th Cent. French Gilt Bronze Lantern
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze hall lantern featuring frosted glass panels etched with star motifs and detailed bronze garland swags.
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French hall lanterns originated during the eighteenth century and remained popular throughout the nineteenth century, particularly in Neoclassical and Louis XVI revive styles. Designed primarily for entryways and stairwells, these fixtures enclosed light sources within glass panels to protect against draughts while displaying elaborate gilt bronze metalwork.

These lanterns were constructed using gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, which involved applying a gold-mercury amalgam to cast bronze. The light-diffusing panels were fashioned from blown glass, often treated with frosted finishes or hand-etched decorative patterns such as stars or foliage.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, detailed hand-chased bronze castings with visible tool marks on the reverse. The fire-gilding technique leaves a distinct warm tone with uneven wear in handled areas, and assembly typically incorporates hand-cut threaded rods and square nuts consistent with nineteenth-century metalwork.

A French gilt bronze lantern serves as an architectural focal point when suspended in double-height entrance foyers, above dining tables, or along hallway corridors. Combining historical bronze fixtures with neutral interior schemes highlights the metallic detail and patterned glass illumination.

Dust the metal structure regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial bronze cleaners or abrasive chemical polishes that strip original gilding. Glass panels should be wiped gently with a lightly dampened cloth using mild soapy water, taking care not to moisture-damage metal joints.
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