Early 19th century tapering hexagonal gilt brass ‘Castle’ Lantern
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Early 19th century tapering hexagonal gilt brass ‘Castle’ Lantern
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Early 19th century tapering hexagonal gilt brass ‘Castle’ Lantern:
with unusual castellated crown and large scrolling anthemion frieze.
Circa 1830, designed for outdoor conditions, restored and rewired with electric lampholder.
| Height: | 23" | - | 58.5cm |
| Width: | 15" | - | 38.0cm |
Glossary Words
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
anthemion
A palmette motif in the form of a stylised honeysuckle, found on classical Greek buildings such as the Erechtheum, in Athens, and often used as part of neo-classical decoration.
