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Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern
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Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern

1900 - 1920
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Early 20thC Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern - Moorish Etched with Islamic Stars, & 6 Coloured Glass Panels - 8.5"diwm x 29"h plus chain - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Brass Moroccan Hanging Lantern to the Edwardian era.

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SA1239308
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7355
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Early 20thC Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern - Moorish Etched with Islamic Stars, & 6 Coloured Glass Panels - 8.
“
5"diwm x 29"h plus chain - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested.
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Brass Moroccan Hanging Lantern to the Edwardian era.

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SA1239308
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7355
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A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif.
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Archive I A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif.

Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern

Archive II A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View II
Archive III A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View III
Archive IV A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View IV
Archive V A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View V
Archive VI A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View VI
Archive VII A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View VII
Archive VIII A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View VIII
Archive IX A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View IX
Archive X A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View X
Archive XI A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View XI
Archive XII A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View XII
Archive XIII A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif. View XIII
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2011
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A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif.
Brass and Stained Glass Moroccan Lantern
Ref: SA1239308
A hanging polished brass lantern featuring intricate pierced fretwork, dark glass insert panels, and three suspension chains topped with a crescent moon motif.
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  • ObjectHanging Lanterns
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMoroccan Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Stained Glass
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Crescent moon finial, Suspension chains, Arabesque cutouts

An Edwardian Moroccan Revival hanging lantern in brass and stained glass measures 22 cm in diameter by 74 cm in height excluding the chain. The piece exhibits a bright brass gold metallic finish, paired with dark glass insert panels, a crescent moon finial, and three suspension chains. Pierced fretwork, Islamic stars, Moorish etching, and arabesque cutouts adorn the metalwork, complemented by curved lower sections and an elongated pointed terminal at the base. Suspended from ceilings, the lantern functions as a decorative overhead light fixture within residential interiors. The construction incorporates structured wire frames, intricate metal linkages, and soldered joints, presenting a balanced silhouette designed to cast patterned shadows when illuminated.

Moroccan lanterns are traditional lighting fixtures originating from North Africa, heavily influenced by Islamic, Moorish, and Berber architectural traditions. They are engineered to diffuse light through intricate metal perforations and coloured glass, creating patterned shadow displays.

These fixtures are traditionally fabricated from sheet metals such as solid brass, copper, or wrought iron, which are manually pierced and cut into arabesque motifs. Stained or tinted glass panels are subsequently fitted into the frame to filter the illumination.

Handcrafted examples display subtle irregularities in the pierced lattice, visible solder seams, and manually fitted glass sections. Unlacquered brass will naturally develop an uneven surface oxidisation over time, distinguishing vintage pieces from modern mass-produced reproductions.

A brass lantern functions as a central ambient fixture in hallways, entryways, or dining areas. Suspended against contemporary neutral backdrops, the detailed metalwork provides visual texture and warm tonal contrast.

Dust the pierced brass lattice regularly using a soft dry brush or compressed air to clean out small crevices. Metal surfaces can be polished with a brass cleaner using a microfibre cloth, while glass panels should be wiped with a diluted glass solution.
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