Sold 7 November 2024 · French Antique Company

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Description

Beautiful 19th century French lantern.

It is made of solid brass and is painted. It has just been rewired and PAT tested.

It has its bevelled glass panes and 3 lights.

It has its original chain.

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Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Lantern to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1077910

Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Beautiful 19th century French lantern.

It is made of solid brass and is painted. It has just been rewired and PAT tested.

It has its bevelled glass panes and 3 lights.

It has its original chain.

More details to follow

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Lantern to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1077910

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

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A hanging antique French lantern featuring a white painted metal frame with decorative scrolled corners and glass panels enclosing a central electric fitting.

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French Antique Company

Telephone 07899 864960

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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany

Verified Since Oct 2019

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectPendant Lights
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialPainted metal, Glass
ColourWhite
MotifsGlazed glass panels, Scrolled crestings, Distressed painted finish

FAQs

Antique French lanterns typically originated as utilitarian street or vestibule lighting during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving into decorative interior fixtures crafted from brass, iron, or tin with glazed glass panels.

Traditional construction involves soldered metal frames, hand-blown or leaded glass panes, and cast or stamped decorative mounts, frequently finished with patinated or painted surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut glass with imperfections or bubbles, traditional fixings such as slotted screws, and genuine wear patterns consistent with age.

Such fixtures provide character in entrance hallways, above kitchen islands, or within neutral spaces to introduce historical texture and a focal point of architectural interest.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and clean glass using a mild glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the fixture to protect aged metal finishes.