Monumental Pair Of English Late Victorian Copper Corner Lanterns, C.1890
Stock No
LANCH1
2021
- £3,650.00 For the Pair
- €4,315 Euro
- $4,837 US Dollar
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Item Description
A monumental pair of English late Victorian architectural corner lanterns, retaining their original large-scale character and wonderfully aged surfaces.
Each lantern is constructed with a broad scalloped copper top, now with a rich natural verdigris patina, above a substantial tapering glazed body. Internally, each retains an enamelled reflector plate, strongly suggesting that the lanterns were originally made for gas illumination before later conversion to electricity.
The heavy iron mounting brackets were specifically designed to fit across the external corner of a building, allowing the lanterns to project dramatically from two adjoining wall faces. Their scale, construction and unusual corner-mounted format indicate that they were intended for a substantial architectural setting.
The combination of monumental proportions, scalloped copper work, surviving reflector plates and original architectural brackets makes them particularly striking examples of late Victorian exterior lighting.
Late 19th century, circa 1890.
The lanterns are sold as strictly as decorative items. They must be fitted/rewired, tested and installed by a qualified electrician before use.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 114cm W: 44cm D: 58cm
Period
c.1890
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44(0)7771 962494
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