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Late C19th French Gilded Brass Rococo Style Hexagonal Hanging Hall Lantern of C18th Regence Period Design.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th French Gilded Brass Rococo Style Hexagonal Hanging Hall Lantern of C18th Regence Period Design.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th French gilded brass rococo style hexagonal hanging hall lantern of C18th Regence period design.

High quality decorative gilded brass hexagonal lantern . Crisply cast rococo design six panel frame with cast corners and rococo motifs . The hexagonal body fitted with original shaped-top glass panels with quality shallow bevelled edges . The base of each panel with berry style motif finials .

The 'cage' top hanging section with all original fittings , the suspension bars of shaped and stepped form . The interior central hanging 6-branch light pendant cast with fine detail and conforming berry finial .

A fine decorative hall lantern of good large scale in excellent original condition with no damage or losses.

Price includes re-wiring to clients specification.

H (full) 28"

H( hexagonal body)17"

W 16"

D 16"

France c.1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Gilded Brass Hall Lantern to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA561047
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 187
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th French gilded brass rococo style hexagonal hanging hall lantern of C18th Regence period design.

High quality decorative gilded brass hexagonal lantern . Crisply cast rococo design six panel frame with cast corners and rococo motifs . The hexagonal body fitted with original shaped-top glass panels with quality shallow bevelled edges . The base of each panel with berry style motif finials .

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The 'cage' top hanging section with all original fittings , the suspension bars of shaped and stepped form.
M Lees and Sons

. The interior central hanging 6-branch light pendant cast with fine detail and conforming berry finial .

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century French gilded brass hexagonal hall lantern featuring curved glass panels and acanthus leaf ornamentation.
fig 1. Late C19th French Gilded Brass Rococo Style Hexagonal Hanging Hall Lantern of C18th Regence Period Design.

A fine decorative hall lantern of good large scale in excellent original condition with no damage or losses.

Price includes re-wiring to clients specification.

H (full) 28"

H( hexagonal body)17"

W 16"

D 16"

France c.1900

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Gilded Brass Hall Lantern to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA561047
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 187
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,591
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century French gilded brass hexagonal hall lantern featuring curved glass panels and acanthus leaf ornamentation.
Late C19th French gilded brass rococo style hexagonal hanging hall lantern of C18th Regence period design.
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French Regence and Rococo lanterns from the eighteenth century and late nineteenth-century revivals feature asymmetric scrolls, curved glass panels, and botanical ornamentation such as acanthus leaves and shell motifs. These light fixtures usually feature gilded metal frames designed in hexagonal or cylindrical forms.

Traditional hall lanterns were fabricated using cast bronze or brass frames, which were often fire-gilded, mercury-gilded, or lacquered. Clear glass panes were fitted into the frame to protect candle flames or early electric bulbs from air draughts.

Authentic late nineteenth-century pieces typically show age-consistent wear, such as subtle oxidisation on metal surfaces and hand-assembled structural joinery. Castings from this period exhibit detailed hand-chasing, thread counts consistent with historic manufacturing, and original mounting loops or ceiling roses.

Designers suspend antique hall lanterns in entry halls, foyers, or above staircases to create a vertical focal point. The metallic finish adds warmth when contrasted against neutral or dark paint palettes in contemporary properties.

Gilded brass finishes should be dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes or harsh chemical solvents that can strip original gilding. Glass panels can be cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth using water and a mild soap solution.
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