Garlanded Italian Lanterns, Mid 20th Century

By French Antiques | Published: February 19, 2016

Item Number: 4221

These cylindrical lanterns come from Italy and are decorated with streams of garlands hanging down from the upper metal rim of the lanterns. A trio of palmetto fronds sits atop the metal rim, spaced between three arms that hold the stem of the lantern. The piece is available as an individual lantern, pair, or set of four.

Price: $1,200 each, also available as a pair or set of 4 view item

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Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns

By French Antiques | Published: August 3, 2010

Item Number: 2134

This fantastic pair of large Louis XVI octagonal lanterns are made of heavy solid bronze and date back to the 19th century. The French pair was originally gas burning and mounted atop a pair of gateposts but has since been converted to the hanging lanterns seen here and wired for electricity. They feature reticulated tops adorned with an acanthus leaf on each side, as well as scroll work at top and bottom. Lastly the bottoms are adorned with acorns and a large pomegranate finial.   

Price: $50,000 pair view item

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Pair of 19th Century Venetian Lanterns

By French Antiques | Published: August 11, 2010

Item Number: 6678

This pair of Venetian hanging lanterns features painted and pierced tole and dates back to the 19th century. The antique Italian pair is adorned with floriate decorations and glass panes. They were originally created as procession lights and hung on the end of poles, later rings were added to the top as they were wired for electricity to complete their conversion to the hanging lights seen here.

Price: $9,000 For the pair view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier with Jasper Ware Medallions and Knotted Stem

By French Antiques | Published: May 12, 2017

Item Number: 6149

This fantastic small Louis XVI chandelier features finely chiseled bronze and gorgeous jasper ware medallions. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, sporting a woven fabric stem which cascades from a classic Louis XVI style ribbon at top. Detailed bronze cups and bobeches rest on herms facing downward which sit next to three oval jasperware medallions, in the manner of "Wedgwood", framed in bronze. Interspersed with these jasperware medallions, rest three oval frosted cut crystal medallions, also framed in bronze and embellished with laurel wreaths. Finally, the antique fixture is finished with a detailed acorn finial.

Price: $12,000 view item

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Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid 20th Century, also Available as a Pair

By French Antiques | Published: July 11, 2017

Item Number: 4009a

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. They date back to the mid 20th century and are adorned with a foliate decoration at top, center, & bottom, which is interspersed by wave pattern work. A singular light hangs downward in the center.

Price: $950 each, also available as a pair view item

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Green Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid-20th Century, Electric, Three Lights

By French Antiques | Published: July 11, 2017

Item Number: 4008

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is adorned with a leaf motif throughout, accompanied by a pagoda top. The lantern features three upstanding lights. 

Price: $950 each view item

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Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid 20th Century

By French Antiques | Published: July 11, 2017

Item Number: 4009b

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. It dates back to the mid 20th century and features floriate decoration as well as acanthus leaves. Available individually or as a pair

Price: $850 Each, also available as a pair view item

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19th Century Louis XVI Brass Lantern, Originally Gas Burning, Converted to Electricity

By French Antiques | Published: September 16, 2016

Item Number: 5804

This Louis XVI hexagonal lantern is made of brass and features one door and one internal light. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is decorated with a knob at each corner of the top. Smaller knobs rest below at each corner of the bottom, mirroring their partners above.  This lantern was originally made for gas, seen most notably by the gas key below the singular light used to turn the flow of gas on and off. It has since been converted to electricity.

Price: $6,500 view item

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French Louis XVI Silvered Lantern, Mid 20th Century

By French Antiques | Published: September 12, 2017

Item Number: 5279

This French Louis XVI cylindrical lantern features most notably beautifully silvered bronze, and curved glass panes. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is adorned with bow ribbons, acorns, and minor pattern work throughout. The 3 lights suspend from a central stem, attached by acanthus leaf draped arms, and feature bobeches with pattern work as well.

Price: $2,250 view item

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19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier with Arrow Feather and Rooster Head Motif

By French Antiques | Published: October 27, 2016

Item Number: 4789

This detailed Louis XVI chandelier is cast in bronze and dates back to the 19th century. The French antique piece most notably sports a rooster head motif on each of the eight scrolling arms. The arms themselves are draped in acanthus leaves and fleurettes, ending in beaded bronze bobeches. The crown at top is detailed and patterned. Moving down the stem we find flowing arrow feathers tucked into a unique orb-shaped center, which is itself patterned simply. The details culminate in a charactered and balanced fixture. 

Price: $7,500 view item

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