Pair of Bell Lanterns, c. 1880
£1,080
A pair of bell lanterns of adaptable use, suited to entryways, halls and porches. Of a form and scale that reads clearly in both traditional and less formal settings.
At a Glance
- Period
- c. 1880
- Origin
- Continental
- Materials
- Brass, Glass
- Lights
- 1
- Suitability
- Entrance Hall, Stair Hall, Porch
Catalogue Notes
- Sold as a matched pair
- Bell-form glass shades
- Single light source per lantern
- Suited to entryways, halls, porches and comparable settings
Restoration by G&P Cohn
Hand cleaned and reassembled in the workshop; fittings checked and prepared for hanging.
Electrification —Rewired to current UK standards and PAT tested.
Condition
Restored and rewired. Bell-form glass shades intact on both lanterns.
Our Opinion
A pair of practical scale, useful where matching lanterns are required either side of an entrance or along a passage. The bell form is unassuming and does not compete with adjacent architecture.
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From the Workshop
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