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19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light
Elmgarden
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19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light

19th century
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Description

19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light

This is a Large Copper Street Light Lantern, originally it would have been lit by gas, it has glazed sides and most unusually the top is also glazed, this may be because it was previously in a very dark area like a tunnel, the lamp sits on a circular iron fitting bracket

This is a superb large piece, the copper is beautifully weathered and has a beautiful colouring

The Lantern is 18” across and 30” high,

PM173.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Copper Street Lantern to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231911
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PM173
Description
19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light

This is a Large Copper Street Light Lantern, originally it would have been lit by gas, it has glazed sides and most unusually the top is also glazed, this may be because it was previously in a very dark area like a tunnel, the lamp sits on a circular iron fitting bracket

fig 1. A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina.
fig 1. 19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light

This is a superb large piece, the copper is beautifully weathered and has a beautiful colouring

The Lantern is 18” across and 30” high,

PM173.

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.
Elmgarden
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Copper Street Lantern to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231911
Dealers Internal Ref
PM173
Elmgarden
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A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina.

19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light

Archive II A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina. View VI
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A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina.
19th Century Glass Top Copper Lantern, Street Light
Ref: SA1231911
A nineteenth-century copper street lantern featuring glass roof panels, a pagoda chimney cap, and a verdigris patina.
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During the nineteenth century, copper street lanterns were widely adopted across British towns and cities following the expansion of municipal gas lighting networks. Crafted from durable sheet copper to withstand atmospheric moisture and coal smoke, these lanterns illuminated urban thoroughfares and private estates prior to widespread electrification.

Authentic period street lanterns were constructed from sheet copper, often joined with hand-soldered seams and mounted on cast iron brackets. They feature glass glazing along the sides and angled upper roof panels, topped with a ventilated chimney cap designed to allow combustion gases from oil or gas burners to escape.

Original period examples exhibit natural oxidisation resulting in a verdigris patina, hand-cut glass panes, structural solder joints, and evidence of historic fuel conversions such as gas fittings. Modern reproductions typically lack real copper construction, possess uniform synthetic patinas, and feature factory-stamped components.

These large-scale architectural light heads can be rewired for low-voltage electric lighting and mounted on gate piers, stone posts, or brick exterior walls. Alternatively, they serve as floor-standing decorative elements in sunrooms, entryways, or landscaped garden borders.

To preserve the natural verdigris coating and structural integrity, copper lanterns should be cleaned gently using warm water and a soft brush to remove surface debris. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive scrubbers, which strip away the protective oxide layer.
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