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Victorian Copper Railway Hanging Lantern
The Old Yard
for sale €450     $489
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Victorian Copper Railway Hanging Lantern

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
Description

A late Victorian Copper Railway Lantern.  Originally gas lit but now converted to electric and rewired with a traditional style braided flex.  Having an enamel and glass globe shade with the original gas vent and inlet remaining.

Height to hook fitting 47 cm

Width 35 cm

Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Copper Hanging Lantern to the Victorian era.

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SA1224229
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5466
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Description
A late Victorian Copper Railway Lantern.
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  Originally gas lit but now converted to electric and rewired with a traditional style braided flex.
The Old Yard

  Having an enamel and glass globe shade with the original gas vent and inlet remaining.

Height to hook fitting 47 cm

Width 35 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Copper Hanging Lantern to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224229
Dealers Internal Ref
5466
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Antique & vintage furniture, lighting and decorative pieces for your home and garden

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A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade.
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Archive I A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade.

Victorian Copper Railway Hanging Lantern

Archive II A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade. View II
Archive III A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade. View III
Archive IV A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade. View IV
Archive V A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade. View V
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The Old Yard
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Oswestry
Shropshire
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 63
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The Old Yard
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A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade.
Victorian Copper Railway Hanging Lantern
Ref: SA1224229
A Victorian copper hanging lantern featuring a stepped metal body, hanging chain, and a clear glass bowl shade.
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Victorian railway hanging lanterns were heavy-duty utilitarian light fixtures produced during the nineteenth century to illuminate railway stations, carriages, and platform passages. Characterised by robust construction and functional forms, these fixtures often incorporated spun copper bodies and thick glass globes to withstand public use.

Authentic period light fixtures from this era were primarily fabricated using heavy-gauge spun copper, brass fittings, and mouth-blown or moulded clear glass. The use of solid copper provided natural weather resistance and durability, while iron or chain suspensions secured the fixtures overhead.

Original period examples feature hand-loomed or hand-spun metal joins, authentic age-related patination or oxidisation, and cast metal fittings rather than modern stamped parts. Look for structural weight, evidence of historical conversion from gas or oil to electricity, and maker marks or railway company stampings on the copper casing.

Industrial lighting fixtures serve as effective focal points when suspended over kitchen islands, dining tables, or within entrance hallways. The warm tones of aged copper create strong contrast against modern neutral colour palettes, minimalist cabinetry, or exposed brickwork.

Clean the glass shade periodically with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner, ensuring electrical connections remain dry. The copper surface should be lightly dusted with a dry microfibre cloth; avoid harsh chemical abrasives or metal polishes if retaining the natural aged patina is desired.
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