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A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely Pieces
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A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely Pieces

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns

2 Lovely pieces, dating back to the 19th century

These wonderful authentic pieces are made in brass, the lights would have been used on the side of a carriage, originally they would have been oil powered, however these have been wired for electricity keeping all the character intact, note the Red and Faded glass at the rear.

In good aged condition, they are wired and will will need to be connected to an electrical supply

The Lamps are 18” tall, 6” wide and they stand out 9” from the wall

TRF151

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Brass Carriage Lanterns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09703695
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pierced ventilation collar under the finial: heat release for original combustion burners.
Red rear lens: indicator light for following carriages on unlit roads.
Hand-soldered framing on the side panes: traditional late Victorian sheet-metal construction.
Spun brass bezels and chimney tops: standard nineteenth-century metalwork techniques.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description
A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns

2 Lovely pieces, dating back to the 19th century

These wonderful authentic pieces are made in brass, the lights would have been used on the side of a carriage, originally they would have been oil powered, however these have been wired for electricity keeping all the character intact, note the Red and Faded glass at the rear.

fig 1. A pair of electrified brass French carriage lanterns mounted on a wall, featuring circular front glass lenses, top finials, and tubular shafts.
fig 1. A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely Pieces

In good aged condition, they are wired and will will need to be connected to an electrical supply

The Lamps are 18” tall, 6” wide and they stand out 9” from the wall

TRF151

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.
Elmgarden
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Brass Carriage Lanterns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09703695
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pierced ventilation collar under the finial: heat release for original combustion burners.
Red rear lens: indicator light for following carriages on unlit roads.
Hand-soldered framing on the side panes: traditional late Victorian sheet-metal construction.
Spun brass bezels and chimney tops: standard nineteenth-century metalwork techniques.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Elmgarden
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A pair of electrified brass French carriage lanterns mounted on a wall, featuring circular front glass lenses, top finials, and tubular shafts.
A Pair of French Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely pieces
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A pair of electrified brass French carriage lanterns mounted on a wall, featuring circular front glass lenses, top finials, and tubular shafts.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Victorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsCircular lenses, top finials, tubular mounting shafts, bevelled glass

This pair of 19th-century French carriage lights brings authentic Victorian style to interior settings. Formed in warm gold brass with circular glass lenses, each wall lantern incorporates decorative top finials, tubular mounting shafts, and visible wiring with a white electrical cord suspended below. The traditional side-mounted carriage lamps retain their historical character while adapting to modern use. Measuring 46 cm tall, 15 cm wide, and extending 23 cm from the mounting surface, the pair requires professional connection to an electrical supply. They suit placement on narrow wall spaces in hallways, studies, or living areas where period lighting creates a focused accent.

Carriage lights were originally oil or candle-burning lamps designed for horse-drawn vehicles during the nineteenth century, featuring glass lenses to direct light forward and rear reflectors for visibility.

These lighting fixtures were primarily constructed from sheet brass, copper, or painted iron, fitted with bevelled glass panels and internal candle sockets or oil burners.

Original carriage lanterns feature hand-soldered metal joints, bevelled glass panes, evidence of historic candle or oil burners inside, and mounting shafts meant for vehicle attachment.

Electrified carriage lanterns function as decorative wall sconces, ideal for flanking a hallway mirror, framing an entryway, or providing ambient lighting beside a fireplace.

Dust the brass casing and glass lenses regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and polish the metalwork periodically using a specialised brass cleaner to control oxidisation.
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