This French hanging lantern dates back to the late 19th century and features a glass melon globe as the central piece. These glass globes were used as miniature green houses to protect plants from cold weather, and in this case has been converted into a light fixture. The piece features three lights suspended from a central stem, three pieces of chain which attach the crown to a bronze ring, holding the glass globe. Finally, a finial at bottom and glass plate at top bookend the fixture.
Price: $1,750
French 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern
Item Number: 629x
A simple and classic copper hanging lantern dating to 19th Century from France. The lantern features a door that opens at an unusual angle. Before the fixture was converted for electricity, this door would have allowed access for candle lighting.
Price: $2,750