Gilt Ormolu Versailles Lantern
An exceptional octagonal lantern. Finely cast gilt ormolu brass in the manner of the 18th Century designs of the Château de Versailles. Surmounted with regal coronet, supported by acathus leaf dragoons. 'Behive' shaped body of 32 glass panels.
Dimensions:
W-39 H-92 (cm)
Item reference:
127774-1672-4
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Item Ref Code:
127774-1672-4
Item No.
127774
- Dealer No.
1672
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
The lantern is surmounted with an impressive regal coronet, supported by acathus leaf dragoons, above a 'behive' shaped body of 32 individually shaped glass panels. The fine glazing bars are intersected by square ornamental connectors, with leaf decoration, each terminating in a delicately tapered round finial. A concealed hinged door allows internal access to the single centrally mounted luminaire.
The base of the lantern is adorned with lion's head masks and acanthus leaf decorations. The base terminates in a decorative berry finial.
The gilt ormolu is believed to be original and is in beautifully patinated condition.
The lantern has been cleaned, rewired and PAT tested.
It is supplied with an LED filament globe lamp with an Edison screw (E22) fitting.
Diameter (max): 39cm
Height (excluding chains): 92cm
Weight: 22Kg
French, late 18th / early 19th Century
Specifications
- Item reference : 127774-1672-4
- Dimensions : W-39 H-92 (cm)
- Colour: Gold
- Country of Origin: France
- Era: Victorian
- Material: Brass
- Period: 1880 - 1901, C19th (Late Victorian)
- Condition: The gilt ormolu is believed to be original and is in beautifully patinated condition. The lantern has been cleaned, rewired and PAT tested. It is supplied with an LED filament globe lamp with an Edison screw (E22) fitting. Wear commensurate with age.
Delivery
Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire - we can store free of charge for four weeks
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