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French Empire Gilded Brass Antique Lantern
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French Empire Gilded Brass Antique Lantern

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 January 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans, surrounded by a sectional circular convex glass panels and held within a decorative scrolling green enamelled framework with central rose embellishments and open scrolling canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose, with good original gilding. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 8.5"/22cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04400

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Empire Brass Lantern to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA984117
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04400
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 scrolling light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans, surrounded by a sectional circular convex glass panels and held within a decorative scrolling green enamelled framework with central rose embellishments and open scrolling canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose, with good original gilding. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 8.5"/22cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04400

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Empire Brass Lantern to the 1920s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA984117
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04400
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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Trade Associations

O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique cylindrical brass hanging lantern with curved glass panels, scrollwork details, and an internal three-light fitting against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique cylindrical brass hanging lantern with curved glass panels, scrollwork details, and an internal three-light fitting against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Empire Gilded Brass 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 314
Items Sold 5,702
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An antique cylindrical brass hanging lantern with curved glass panels, scrollwork details, and an internal three-light fitting against a dark background.
French Empire Gilded Brass Antique Lantern
Ref: SA984117
An antique cylindrical brass hanging lantern with curved glass panels, scrollwork details, and an internal three-light fitting against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHanging Lanterns
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCurved glass panels, Scroll top brackets, Rosette accents, Cylindrical cage frame
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

The French Empire style draws inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring symmetrical forms, military motifs, and rich metalwork popular during the early 19th century.

Authentic period lanterns typically utilise cast brass, gilt bronze or ormolu, and hand-blown curved or flat glass panels secured within structural metal frames.

Verification involves examining the casting quality, hand-cut joinery, screw types, natural patina of the metal, and whether the glass panels show historical imperfections.

Hanging such a fixture in a contemporary entryway or hallway adds a focal point of historical contrast, blending classical metalwork with minimalist surroundings.

Dust the fixture gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that can strip the natural aged patina from the metal surface.
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