1730s Lanterns

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered H:37cm W:16cm D:20cm

Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.

An early 20th Century Italian gilt toleware lantern. Sculptural gilt toleware lantern with a decorative acanthus leaf bulb holder suspended within. Retains its original hand made c...

We offer this splendid early 20th-century Italian lantern with six internal bulbs arranged in a circular fashion. Made of glass and an iron frame. Its lines are simple and geometric...

An elegant Italian lantern from Milano, finished in radiant silver leaf with delicate ironwork and graceful proportions—merging Milanese sophistication with timeless Old World charm....

A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern. Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810 This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork. Importance / History: For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain. Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house. Dimensions: (approx) 32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep Condition: Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence! Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...

Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece Weathered, small losses H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm

This finely chiseled French Rococo style gilt bronze lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has six-light and it shows classical features of that period such acanthus leaves and vegetal d...

Fantastic brass footwarmer or lantern, used to bring to church so that one could keep warm in the rather cold churches at the time. But could be used with a candle and be a very deco...

Italian gilt iron and glass lantern. This Italian beauty dates to the 1940s is made of gilt iron with interesting surrounding divided panels of glass with four candelabra...

Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm This exceptional lantern was produced du...

Large 18th century English gilt bronze hall lantern with a finely cast frame of serpentine form. The curved glass panels are headed by chased...