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Black and Gold Circular Street Lamp
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Black and Gold Circular Street Lamp

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900, unusual circular street lamp. Surmounted by a gold painted finial with pierced and shaped gallery, over three curved panels, now with Perspex glazing, (one hinged) and with an aperture to the base for mounting to a post. Recently restored and re-wired.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
48cm (18.90")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Street Lamp Lantern to the 1900s.

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SA713444
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SOR99442
Description
Circa 1900, unusual circular street lamp.
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Surmounted by a gold painted finial with pierced and shaped gallery, over three curved panels, now with Perspex glazing, (one hinged) and with an aperture to the base for mounting to a post.
Georgian Antiques

Recently restored and re-wired.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Street Lamp Lantern to the 1900s.

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SA713444
Dealers Internal Ref
SOR99442
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A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels.
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Archive I A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels.

Black and Gold Circular Street Lamp

Archive II A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels. View II
Archive III A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels. View III
Archive IV A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels. View IV
Archive V A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels. View V
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A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels.
Black and Gold Circular Street Lamp
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A tapered circular street lamp lantern featuring a black domed cap with a gold finial, gold filigree trim, and clear glass side panels.
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  • ObjectLanterns
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsGold finial, Filigree crown trim, Tapered glass shade, Domed metal cap
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This unusual circular street lamp dates from the Victorian period around 1900. The piece is constructed from cast iron and glass, finished in a combination of black and gold paint with clear glazing panels. Distinctive visual details include a gold-painted onion-shaped finial atop the domed metal cap, a pierced filigree crown trim encircling the top, and a tapered cylindrical shade design with one hinged side section and an aperture at the base for post mounting. The lantern measures 96 cm high by 48 cm wide and includes recent restoration work with rewiring. Today, this decorative lighting fixture serves as an atmospheric architectural feature for a variety of interior or exterior residential settings. It functions well when mounted as a statement porch light, an entryway accent in a hallway, or a striking architectural accent within a garden room or patio space. The traditional silhouette complements Victorian and Gothic interior design themes while providing functional illumination.

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Originally designed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these lanterns illuminated urban thoroughfares, transitioning from gas light to electric power while showcasing cast metalwork and decorative glass panelling.

Traditional street lanterns were constructed using heavy cast iron or copper frames, topped with spun metal caps and fitted with thick glass panels to withstand exterior weather elements.

Authentic lanterns display heavy cast metal construction, historical wear on internal mountings, signs of conversion between gas and electrical fittings, and original maker stamps near the base collar.

A reclaimed street lantern can be rewired and suspended as a pendant light in a high-ceiling hallway, mounted on an entry wall, or installed on an exterior post to highlight outdoor landscaping.

Clean the glass panels using non-abrasive glass cleaner and wipe metal surfaces with a damp cloth, applying a thin coat of clear wax to metal parts to protect against moisture.
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