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19thc English Copper Lantern
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for sale €907     $984
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19thc English Copper Lantern

19th century
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A large English hexagonal solid copper country house lantern with verdigris finish and remnants of its original old paint , milk glass the top section and original clear glass to the bottom . Decorated with a decorative copper frieze and a double crown top .

English : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 85cm

Width / Depth : 50cm

Uk delivery £85 please message for international shipping quotes

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Copper Hanging Lantern to the Victorian era.

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SA1238653
Description
A large English hexagonal solid copper country house lantern with verdigris finish and remnants of its original old paint , milk glass the top section and original clear glass to the bottom . Decorated with a decorative copper frieze and a double crown top .

English : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 85cm

Width / Depth : 50cm

Uk delivery £85 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Copper Hanging Lantern to the Victorian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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Archive I A 19th-century hexagonal hanging lantern made from patinated copper with clear glass panels, suspended by an iron chain.

19thc English Copper Lantern

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/noahvalant
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Items For Sale 37
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century hexagonal hanging lantern made from patinated copper with clear glass panels, suspended by an iron chain.
19thc English copper lantern
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A 19th-century hexagonal hanging lantern made from patinated copper with clear glass panels, suspended by an iron chain.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Glass
  • ColourPatinated Brown
  • MotifsHexagonal frame, Scalloped trim, Glass panels, Chain suspension

This Victorian English ceiling light is a solid copper country house lantern with a hexagonal frame, suspended by a chain. The piece exhibits a patinated brown verdigris finish with remnants of original old paint, a decorative copper frieze, scalloped trim, and a double crown top. The lantern incorporates milk glass panels on the top section and clear glass panels to the bottom, enclosing an internal light bulb. The overall height is 85 cm, with a width and depth of 50 cm. Suitable for interior illumination, this hanging fixture brings authentic period character to an entrance hall, landing, or high-ceilinged living space.

FAQs

During the 19th century, hanging lanterns were routinely installed in entryways, stairwells, and exterior porches across British residences to provide functional illumination using oil, candles, or early gas systems.

These fixtures were predominantly crafted from sheet copper, brass, or iron, integrated with clear glass panels held by hand-soldered or riveted metal frames.

Authentic period lanterns feature hand-soldered joints, subtle irregularities from manual metalworking, natural verdigris oxidisation, and original chain attachments.

Suspending a period lantern in a contemporary hallway, entry foyer, or above a dining area introduces architectural structure and subtle texture contrasting modern design elements.

Dust metal surfaces gently with a soft brush and clean glass panels using a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that strip the natural aged surface patina.
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