Ceiling lamp - An Elaborate Italian Wrought and Cast Iron Country House Lantern, circa 1850 - Cast iron

An impressive Venetian or Florentine Renaissance-style skeleton hall lantern, meticulously crafted from wrought and cast iron. The upper tiered crown features scrollwork supports, leading down to a central cage intricately accented with botanical swags stylized as hops, flanked by acanthus leaf flourishes. The lower tier is supported by detailed cast iron stylized mythical creatures and scrolled elements. Showing a heavily weathered, authentic oxidized patina overall. Ideal for interior restoration or covered entryway statement lighting. Un-electrified. Height: 100 cm, Width: 47 cm.