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Large Copper Lantern, Victorian Street Light, Gate Post Light
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Large Copper Lantern, Victorian Street Light, Gate Post Light

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 3 October 2026 · Elmgarden
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Large Copper Lantern, Victorian Street Light, Gate Post Light

This is a Large Copper street light Lantern, it has glazed sides and sits on an iron pole fitting bracket

This is a superb piece there are no cracks in the glass, the copper is age weathered and has a great look, we have put a light inside to show how simple this would be to wire when being placed on a Pole or Gate Post

The Lantern is 17” across at the wide part and 42” high on the iron pole fitting

PM152.

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Copper Street Lantern to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1229703
Dealers Internal Reference
PM152
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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

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Large Copper Lantern, Victorian Street Light, Gate Post Light
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This is a Large Copper street light Lantern, it has glazed sides and sits on an iron pole fitting bracket.
Elmgarden

This is a superb piece there are no cracks in the glass, the copper is age weathered and has a great look, we have put a light inside to show how simple this would be to wire when being placed on a Pole or Gate Post

The Lantern is 17” across at the wide part and 42” high on the iron pole fitting

PM152.

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Copper Street Lantern to the 19th Century.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229703
Dealers Internal Ref
PM152
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A large Victorian tapered copper lantern featuring four glass panes, a tiered top with a finial, and a wrought iron scroll base. SOLD3 OCT 26
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Archive I A large Victorian tapered copper lantern featuring four glass panes, a tiered top with a finial, and a wrought iron scroll base. SOLD3 OCT 26

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A large Victorian tapered copper lantern featuring four glass panes, a tiered top with a finial, and a wrought iron scroll base.
Large Copper Lantern, Victorian Street Light, Gate Post Light
Ref: SA1229703
A large Victorian tapered copper lantern featuring four glass panes, a tiered top with a finial, and a wrought iron scroll base.
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  • ObjectOutdoor Lanterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Glass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTiered cap finial, Tapered four-sided frame, Scrolled iron support legs
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian street light lantern is fashioned from copper, glass, and iron with a dark brown finish. The tapered four-sided frame holds clear glazed glass panes beneath a tiered top cap featuring a turned finial. The structure rests upon an iron pole fitting bracket supported by scrolled iron legs at the base. Visible details include age-weathered copper surfaces and an internal electric light fitting with a wire cord. The overall dimensions measure 107 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. In a modern interior, this large decorative lantern works mounted atop an exterior garden gate post, pier cap, or driveway pillar. It provides characterful illumination for paths, entranceways, and outdoor courtyards, functioning as a practical exterior light source or a decorative architectural element in a garden setting. The piece requires professional wiring for permanent outdoor placement.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, copper lanterns were widely installed across urban streets and estate entrances due to coppers natural resistance to atmospheric corrosion. Originally designed for gas illumination, many were later converted to electricity while retaining their classic tapered glass profile and tiered vents.

Period street lanterns are typically constructed from sheet copper, brass fittings, and wrought iron mountings, joined with hand-soldered seams. The enclosure uses individual glass panes secured by copper glazing tabs or channels to withstand exterior weather conditions.

Authentic period lanterns feature hand-soldered seams, slight irregularities in sheet copper thickness, and natural patination rather than sprayed synthetic finishes. Original brass or iron mounting collars and internal gas pipe entry points also indicate historic production.

Antique lanterns can be mounted on masonry piers, installed atop gate posts, or fixed to exterior brickwork flanking an entrance to create a structural focal point. Rewired examples are also incorporated into traditional or industrial interior lighting schemes.

To preserve the natural oxidisation and surface patina, clean the metal with a dry soft cloth rather than abrasive polishing compounds. Glass panes should be cleaned with a mild spray cleaner, avoiding excess moisture near internal electrical fittings.
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