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French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern
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French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern

1900 - 1920
Description

A French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans, surrounded by a single circular convex glass panel, held within a decorative scrolling framework with reeded banding, reeded side sections and acorn central finial with a square gauge scrolling canopy and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 11"/28cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05909

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Brass Hall Lantern to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244383
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05909
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 French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans, surrounded by a single circular convex glass panel, held within a decorative scrolling framework with reeded banding, reeded side sections and acorn central finial with a square gauge scrolling canopy and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 11"/28cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05909

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Brass Hall Lantern to the 1920s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244383
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05909
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting.
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Archive I A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting.

French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern

Archive II A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting. View II
Archive III A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting. View III
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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 315
Items Sold 5,705
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A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting.
French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Ref: SA1244383
A French gilt brass ceiling lantern featuring curved glass panels, scroll arms, and a central three-light candle fitting.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI
  • MaterialGilded Brass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCurved glass panels, Scroll arms, Candle sleeves, Suspension chain
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This French Louis XVI style ceiling light dates from the early 20th century. The piece is constructed from gilded brass and glass in a gold colour, incorporating a single circular convex glass panel, scroll arms, candle sleeves, and a suspension chain. A decorative scrolling framework with reeded banding, reeded side sections, and an acorn central finial surrounds three light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans, supported by a square gauge scrolling canopy along with the original chain and ceiling rose. The item measures 56 cm high by 28 cm wide by 28 cm deep. The lantern is suitable for illuminating a hallway, entrance hall, or stairway in a home.

FAQs

French hall lanterns traditionally feature cylindrical or polygonal frames made of cast or chased metal, enclosed with glass panels to shield candles or bulbs from draughts. Style elements often include scrollwork arms, leaf motifs, and central multi-light candle clusters typical of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century design.

Authentic period lanterns were primarily crafted using cast brass, bronze, or iron with gilded, lacquered, or patinated finishes. The glazing consists of hand-blown or moulded curved glass panels designed to fit the specific framework.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of historical hand-crafting, such as irregular glass thickness, hand-cut screws, cast metal seam lines, and natural surface oxidisation within recessed areas. Original gilded surfaces typically show subtle wear where handled over time.

A hall lantern works as a central focal point in an entryway, stairwell, or hallway, suspended above eye level. Pairing the metallic tones of gilt brass with neutral wall palettes or classic panelling creates visual balance between historic detail and modern proportions.

Clean the glass panels using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild glass cleaner applied directly to the cloth rather than the frame. Dust metalwork gently with a dry brush, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical solvents that could remove original gilding or lacquer.
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