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Victorian Hall Lantern
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Victorian Hall Lantern

19th century
Description

6 sided rewired Brass Victorian Hall Lantern

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Hall Lantern to the 1850s.

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SA1241326
Dealers Internal Reference
Item number 155
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Description
6 sided rewired Brass Victorian Hall Lantern
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Hall Lantern to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241326
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 155
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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A Victorian brass hall lantern featuring a shaped frame, clear glass side panels, decorative finials, and an upper suspension loop.
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A Victorian brass hall lantern featuring a shaped frame, clear glass side panels, decorative finials, and an upper suspension loop.
Victorian Hall Lantern
Ref: SA1241326
A Victorian brass hall lantern featuring a shaped frame, clear glass side panels, decorative finials, and an upper suspension loop.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourBrass, Clear
  • MotifsSerpentine cresting, turned finials, glass panels, central light stem
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Victorian hall lantern is a ceiling light designed in an English country house style from 1850. The piece comprises a hexagonal brass frame with clear glass side panels and a central light stem. Details visible include a serpentine cresting along the top edge, small turned finials at the corners and suspension loop, and an internal wiring cord exiting near the top suspension point. The brass finish has a warm metallic tone, and the structure is supported by corner feet underneath. The lantern measures 68 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. In a contemporary home, a lighting fixture of this type is typically hung in an entrance hall, corridor, or landing to provide overhead illumination and traditional decorative character.

FAQs

A Victorian hall lantern is a ceiling-mounted light fixture enclosed by glass panels set within a metal frame, originally designed during the 19th century to illuminate entryways and stairwells while protecting light sources from draughts.

Traditional hall lanterns were predominantly constructed using cast or sheet brass, bronze, or wrought iron frame structures fitted with clear, bevelled, or etched glass plates.

Authentic period pieces often feature cast construction marks, hand-fitted glass retention clips, natural surface oxidisation, and original threaded components rather than modern standardized screws.

Suspend the lantern in a tall entryway, staircase landing, or hallway to create a focal point, pairing the warm metal tones with neutral plasterwork or dark wood finishes.

Dust the brass frame and glass panels regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that can strip natural patina or protective lacquers.
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