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English 19th Century Gilded Bronze 4 Light Antique Lantern
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for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750
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English 19th Century Gilded Bronze 4 Light Antique Lantern

19th century
Description

A quality English gilded bronze four light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the four cockerel headed scrolling light fittings with trumpet leaf bobeche drip pans and reeded bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by six glass panels and held within a decorative scrolling framework with ram headed embellishments, acorn terminals and open scrolling canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose. Great original colour and lovely quality. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 28"/71cm W: 14"/36cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05882

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242096
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05882
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A quality English gilded bronze four light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the four cockerel headed scrolling light fittings with trumpet leaf bobeche drip pans and reeded bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by six glass panels and held within a decorative scrolling framework with ram headed embellishments, acorn terminals and open scrolling canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose. Great original colour and lovely quality. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 28"/71cm W: 14"/36cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05882

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242096
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05882
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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English 19th Century Gilded Bronze 4 Light Antique Lantern

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
Location
2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 313
Items Sold 5,697
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An English nineteenth-century gilded bronze four-light hall lantern with glazed glass panels and classical festoon ornamentation.
English 19th Century Gilded Bronze 4 Light Antique Lantern
Ref: SA1242096
An English nineteenth-century gilded bronze four-light hall lantern with glazed glass panels and classical festoon ornamentation.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPendant Lights & Lanterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRam head swags, Hexagonal glass panels, Candle sleeve bulb holders, Scroll canopy
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Hall lanterns originated as enclosed light fixtures designed to protect open candle flames from draughts in corridors and entryways. During the nineteenth century, advances in metal casting allowed craftsmen to produce decorative brass and gilded bronze frames containing glass panes, suspended centrally to illuminate grand staircases and foyers.

Traditional English lanterns were constructed using cast brass or bronze, often finished with fire-gilding (ormolu) or lacquered gilding. Clear flat or curved glass panels were fitted into the metal armature to enclose internal candle holders or early electrical fittings.

Authentic period lanterns display cast metal construction with hand-chased decorative details such as foliate swags, scrolls, or rams heads. Look for signs of historic hand-assembly, natural oxidisation on unpolished surfaces, and evidence of previous conversion from gas or candle power to electricity.

A classical hall lantern serves as a focal point when hung high in an entrance foyer, stairwell, or tall dining area. Pairing historic metalwork with neutral wall palettes and architectural moulding creates a balanced, timeless aesthetic.

Preserve gilded bronze by removing dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid using abrasive polishes, liquid solvents, or water on original gilding, and ensure electrical rewiring is conducted by a qualified specialist.
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