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Large French Steel Six Light Convex Lantern
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Large French Steel Six Light Convex Lantern

1920 - 1940
Sold 25 October 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
This “Large French Steel Six Light Convex Lantern” found a buyer.

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Description

A large French repolished steel six light convex hall lantern, the 6 central light fittings surrounded by four sectional circular convex glass panels and held within a simple scrolling framework with decorative shell embellishments and open top rectangular gauge canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose, great large size, nice weight and proportions, sympathetically repolished and lacquered. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 34"/86cm W: 17"/43cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA04430

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Steel Lantern to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA910744
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04430
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 large French repolished steel six light convex hall lantern, the 6 central light fittings surrounded by four sectional circular convex glass panels and held within a simple scrolling framework with decorative shell embellishments and open top rectangular gauge canopy, having the original chain and ceiling rose, great large size, nice weight and proportions, sympathetically repolished and lacquered. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 34"/86cm W: 17"/43cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA04430

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Steel Lantern to the 1930s.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA910744
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04430
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Large French Steel Six Light Convex Lantern

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Location
2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 313
Items Sold 5,705
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
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Location: 2 Christleton Road, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5UG, United Kingdom
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A large cylindrical steel hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and an internal six-light candle cluster.
Large French Steel Six Light Convex Lantern
Ref: SA910744
A large cylindrical steel hanging lantern featuring curved glass panels and an internal six-light candle cluster.
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  • ObjectPendant Lights
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialSteel, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsConvex glass panels, Curved suspension straps, Multi-light candle cluster, Scroll top finial
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

French hall lanterns originated in the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to illuminate grand entryways, stairwells, and vestibules in townhouses and chateaux using candles before transitioning to gas and electricity.

Authentic period lanterns are typically constructed from hand-forged metals such as steel, brass, or iron, paired with mouth-blown curved or flat glass panels secured by traditional glazing bars.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut or mouth-blown glass showing minor imperfections, hand-formed metalwork with traditional joinery, aged patination on the metal surfaces, and period-appropriate wiring or conversion hardware.

Suspending a large lantern in a double-height entryway, above a central hallway table, or within an industrial-inspired kitchen creates a striking architectural focal point that balances historic character with modern clean lines.

Dust the glass regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and clean the panels using a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than directly onto the fixture. Avoid harsh chemical polishes on aged metal surfaces to preserve the natural patina.
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