French Antique - Lantern - Metal, Glass
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 90 - € 130
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Early 20th century French antique hanging lantern with a glass globe and metal protective cage, not electrified, measuring about 75 cm in total length and 17.8 cm in diameter, showing fair condition with oxidation and patina and one missing screw.
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Early 20th Century Antique Hanging Lantern – Glass Globe with Metal Protective Cage
An atmospheric antique hanging lantern featuring a rounded clear glass globe, dark patinated metalwork and a distinctive protective wire cage. Its authentic aged appearance and suspended chain make it an attractive decorative piece for an industrial, nautical or vintage interior.
Key Details
Origin & Period: French manufacture, likely early 20th century; exact maker and date unknown.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Clear blown/moulded glass globe surrounded by a robust metal cage, with pierced upper housing and decorative fluted metal cap.
Dimensions: Overall length including chain: approx. 75 cm (29.5 in). Maximum diameter including metal structure: approx. 17.8 cm (7.0 in).
Condition: Antique condition with visible oxidation, patina, surface wear and signs of age throughout. One screw is missing. The glass shows age-related traces but remains visually attractive; please examine the photographs carefully.
Functionality: The lantern is not electrified and is offered as a decorative or restoration piece.
Collectible Appeal: Its spherical glass body, protective cage and naturally developed patina give it strong industrial character, ideal for collectors of antique lighting, maritime-style objects and period interiors.
A characterful decorative lantern retaining the visual charm and authentic wear expected from an antique utilitarian object.
Early 20th Century Antique Hanging Lantern – Glass Globe with Metal Protective Cage
An atmospheric antique hanging lantern featuring a rounded clear glass globe, dark patinated metalwork and a distinctive protective wire cage. Its authentic aged appearance and suspended chain make it an attractive decorative piece for an industrial, nautical or vintage interior.
Key Details
Origin & Period: French manufacture, likely early 20th century; exact maker and date unknown.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Clear blown/moulded glass globe surrounded by a robust metal cage, with pierced upper housing and decorative fluted metal cap.
Dimensions: Overall length including chain: approx. 75 cm (29.5 in). Maximum diameter including metal structure: approx. 17.8 cm (7.0 in).
Condition: Antique condition with visible oxidation, patina, surface wear and signs of age throughout. One screw is missing. The glass shows age-related traces but remains visually attractive; please examine the photographs carefully.
Functionality: The lantern is not electrified and is offered as a decorative or restoration piece.
Collectible Appeal: Its spherical glass body, protective cage and naturally developed patina give it strong industrial character, ideal for collectors of antique lighting, maritime-style objects and period interiors.
A characterful decorative lantern retaining the visual charm and authentic wear expected from an antique utilitarian object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Glass, Metal
Designer/artist/maker
French Antique
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Height
75 cm
Width
17.8 cm
Depth
17.8 cm
Estimated period
Early 20th
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