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Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light
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Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

1900 - 1920
Description

Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light

A huge example of an early 20th Century English glass moonstone light, with brass light head detail around the edge and original hanging chains in place, illuminating a soft warm glow with impressive scale.

Dimensions:

Height 7” Chain drop included 24”

Width 18”

Depth 18”

Details:

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: Unknown

Material: Glass

Condition: Good / Unwired

Weight: 8GK

Condition Report

In overall good condition considering its use and age. The inside of one of the hanging glass holes has light chips that do not affect the stability or security of the hanging chain. The light plaque show age and fading as a result. Overall a solid piece.

Shipping & Handling

UK Buyers: Delivery is available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large, valuable, or fragile items.

International Buyers: Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us prior to purchase for a bespoke shipping quotation. Due to the rarity, size, and fragility of this piece, we strongly recommend tracked, insured, and professionally crated shipping.

Dispatch Time: 3–7 working days, depending upon consignment and location.

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We pride ourselves on transparency, quality, and customer satisfaction. All items are described and photographed as accurately as possible. Please inspect all images carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing to ensure complete confidence in your purchase.

Returns & Cancellations

Returns are accepted only if an item is found to be significantly different from its description and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

We do not accept cancellations or returns due to a change of mind. Unless otherwise agreed, all return shipping costs, including insurance, remain the responsibility of the buyer.

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Electrical Item

Please make sure that after purchase all electrical items are tested whilst being installed by a professional.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Moonstone Glass Pendant Light to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223696
Dealers Internal Reference
moonstone huge
Description
Huge early 20th Century English moonstone light

A huge example of an early 20th Century English glass moonstone light, with brass light head detail around the edge and original hanging chains in place, illuminating a soft warm glow with impressive scale.

fig 1. An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
fig 1. Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

Dimensions:

Height 7” Chain drop included 24”

Width 18”

Depth 18”

Details:

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: Unknown

Material: Glass

Condition: Good / Unwired

Weight: 8GK

Condition Report

In overall good condition considering its use and age.

The inside of one of the hanging glass holes has light chips that do not affect the stability or security of the hanging chain.
The House of Antiques

The light plaque show age and fading as a result. Overall a solid piece.

fig 2. An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
fig 2. Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

Shipping & Handling

UK Buyers: Delivery is available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large, valuable, or fragile items.

International Buyers: Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us prior to purchase for a bespoke shipping quotation. Due to the rarity, size, and fragility of this piece, we strongly recommend tracked, insured, and professionally crated shipping.

fig 3. An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
fig 3. Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

Dispatch Time: 3–7 working days, depending upon consignment and location.

Our Guarantee

We pride ourselves on transparency, quality, and customer satisfaction. All items are described and photographed as accurately as possible. Please inspect all images carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing to ensure complete confidence in your purchase.

fig 4. An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
fig 4. Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

Returns & Cancellations

Returns are accepted only if an item is found to be significantly different from its description and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

We do not accept cancellations or returns due to a change of mind. Unless otherwise agreed, all return shipping costs, including insurance, remain the responsibility of the buyer.

fig 5. An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
fig 5. Huge Early 20th Century English Moonstone Light

Photographic Rights

All images are the property of The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd. For image licensing, reproduction, or publication enquiries, please contact us in advance.

Electrical Item

Please make sure that after purchase all electrical items are tested whilst being installed by a professional.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Moonstone Glass Pendant Light to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223696
Dealers Internal Ref
moonstone huge
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IG3 9NZ
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An early 20th-century white moonstone glass bowl pendant light suspended by three brass chains featuring brass lion mask clips.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A moonstone glass pendant light is a ceiling fixture made from opalescent or semi-translucent glass that produces a soft glow when illuminated. Popular in the early 20th century, these lights often feature bowl shapes suspended by brass or metal chains.

These fixtures feature moulded opalescent or press-moulded glass shades paired with solid brass, bronze, or copper mounting chains and decorative clips, such as lion masks or botanical motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy, cast metal fittings, natural patination on brass elements, and hand-finished or moulded glass with minor air bubbles or character marks typical of period manufacturing techniques.

A glass bowl pendant light functions well as central illumination in entryways, stairwells, or above dining tables, offering diffuse light that complements both period restorations and contemporary schemes.

Glass shades should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and cleaned using warm water with mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives on brass or metal fixtures to preserve natural patination.
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