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Electrified French Style Lantern
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Electrified French Style Lantern

19th century
Description

Electrified French Style Lantern with original bowed glass. Great care required with handling this precious item.

H 37cms plus a drop of 24cms.

Free UK delivery for items or consignments over £1,000. Price reductions considered for multiple purchases.

I have many items that I will be loading over the coming weeks. Please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment to view stock or get many items together in a shipment

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this French Brass Hall Lantern to the 1890s.

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SA1210322
Dealers Internal Reference
Item number 104
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Description
Electrified French Style Lantern with original bowed glass. Great care required with handling this precious item.

H 37cms plus a drop of 24cms.

Free UK delivery for items or consignments over £1,000. Price reductions considered for multiple purchases.

I have many items that I will be loading over the coming weeks.

“
Please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment to view stock or get many items together in a shipment.
Michael Holt Antiques
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this French Brass Hall Lantern to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210322
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 104
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets.
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Archive I An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets.

Electrified French Style Lantern

Archive II An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets. View II
Archive III An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets. View III
Archive IV An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets. View IV
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Michael Holt Antiques
Telephone 07810 068722
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mholt
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 49
Items Sold 2
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An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets.
Electrified French Style Lantern
Ref: SA1210322
An ornate French style brass hanging hall lantern featuring glazed panels, acanthus scroll details, and three interior faux candle light sockets.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus scrolls, Glazed panels, Faux candle sleeves, Suspension chain
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This electrified French style lantern from 1890 exemplifies French Rococo design. Constructed from brass with a polished gold finish, it incorporates original bowed glass panels, intricate acanthus scroll motifs along the frame, and a suspension chain leading to a decorative ceiling canopy. Inside, a central column holds three cream faux candle light sockets, complemented by ornate finials and elaborate cast mouldings on the structural uprights. Measuring 37 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 20 cm deep with a drop of 24 cm, this hanging ceiling light suits placement in a hallway, entrance lobby, or staircase landing of a home today. Installation requires professional electrical wiring to a ceiling junction box.

FAQs

A French style hall lantern is a ceiling-suspended lighting fixture enclosed by glass panels, originally created during the eighteenth century to protect candle flames from draughts in corridors and entryways.

Historical examples were primarily cast in brass or gilt bronze, fitted with mouth-blown glass panels, and shaped using hand-moulded sand-casting processes.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaf embellishments, cast brass construction with natural surface oxidisation, and hand-cut glass panels held by small metal tabs.

Hang the fixture centrally in an entrance hall, above a stairwell, or over a dining table to provide a focal point that contrasts with modern minimalist or traditional decor.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, clean the glass panels with a mild vinegar solution, and avoid chemical polishes that strip original surface patination.
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