Clear glass Bell Lanterns with inner three-way Chandelier
Clear glass Bell Lanterns with inner three-way Chandelier
5390
Clear glass Bell Lantern with inner three-way Chandelier:
the gilded-brass band with ‘sea-scroll’ decoration and gilt pointed finial; suspended by three chains to domed glass smoke
dish above. After the early 19th Century design. (Larger relation to lantern ref. 5388).
| Height: | 29" | - | 73.5cm |
| Width: | 13" | - | 34.0cm |
Glossary Words
Bell lantern
A type of late 19th century glass lantern, usually suspended on three chains to a top glass smoke dish. Many were made in Belgium and exported to India. See hundi and Cristalleries du Val St- Lambert.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
finial
Ornament forming a finishing flourish.
