Pair of Bell Lanterns, c. 1880
Sold — ArchiveA 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.
This Piece Has Now Been Sold
This antique light has found a new home. G&P Cohn regularly acquires and restores similar antique chandeliers, lanterns, wall lights and candelabra.
For over 70 years we have sourced exceptional antique lighting. If you are looking for something similar, we would be delighted to help.
Preserved in our archive as a record of pieces handled by G&P Cohn since 1954.
From the Workshop
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