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Large Oversized French Steel & Brass Lantern
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Large Oversized French Steel & Brass Lantern

1920 - 1940
Sold 27 June 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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An extra-large oversized French lantern originally used as street lighting in the Marais Quartiers in Paris. The lantern has been restored and repolished exposing an agreeable steel silver finish with brass finials and 4 central scrolling brass light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans. The simple but impressive steel frame work has 4 tapered sectional glass panels and decorative brass ball finials and terminals. Impressive large scale and size and has been sympathetically restored, repolished and oiled. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs, chain and ceiling fixings. We have a set of 10 of these magnificent Parisian street lanterns.

Dimensions: H: 42"/107cm W: 29"/74cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA00518B

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA964111
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA00518B
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
An extra-large oversized French lantern originally used as street lighting in the Marais Quartiers in Paris.
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The lantern has been restored and repolished exposing an agreeable steel silver finish with brass finials and 4 central scrolling brass light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans.
O'Keeffe Antiques

The simple but impressive steel frame work has 4 tapered sectional glass panels and decorative brass ball finials and terminals. Impressive large scale and size and has been sympathetically restored, repolished and oiled. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our lanterns come with bulbs, chain and ceiling fixings. We have a set of 10 of these magnificent Parisian street lanterns.

Dimensions: H: 42"/107cm W: 29"/74cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA00518B

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA964111
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA00518B
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A large oversized French hanging lantern made of polished steel with brass finials and glass panels enclosing a central candelabra light fixture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Oversized French Steel & Brass Lantern

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Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
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A large oversized French hanging lantern made of polished steel with brass finials and glass panels enclosing a central candelabra light fixture.
Large Oversized French Steel & Brass Lantern
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A large oversized French hanging lantern made of polished steel with brass finials and glass panels enclosing a central candelabra light fixture.
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  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Brass finials, Stepped dome top, Multi-bulb candelabra cluster
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

FAQs

French hanging lanterns originated as functional street and entryway illumination during the 18th and 19th centuries, later evolving into decorative architectural fixtures for grand halls and vestibules.

Authentic period lanterns are typically constructed from hand-soldered sheet metal such as steel, iron, or brass, fitted with bevelled or flat glass panes to protect the light source.

Authentication relies on examining construction methods, such as hand-cut metal joints, period-appropriate fixings, hand-blown or old drawn glass panes, and natural oxidisation on the metal surfaces.

A large architectural lantern makes a striking focal point when suspended in high-ceilinged entrance halls, above stairwells, or as a contrasting statement piece in a minimalist kitchen.

Preservation involves regular gentle dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the historic patina from the metal components.
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