French cut glass Lantern in gilt C-scroll mount
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French cut glass Lantern in gilt C-scroll mount
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French diamond-cut glass Lantern in gilt C-scroll mount:
the shade with panels of fine diamond and slice-cutting; the mount with prominent C-scroll supports and acanthus decoration.
Circa 1900, and restored.
Height: | 30" | - | 75.0cm |
Width: | 15" | - | 38.0cm |
Glossary Words
cut glass
Often now referred to as 'crystal', the glass was blown and shaped, then passed to a specialist cutter, who would polish and cut patterns to enhance its brilliance.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.