MONUMENTAL 20thC PAIR OF FRENCH GILT BRONZE & CRYSTAL LANTERNS
A monumental early 20th Century French pair of gilt bronze & crystal lanterns. Each features a foliate and acanthus-cast corona above six scroll supports, which suspend a waisted band adorned with female masks and cornucopia. This is positioned above a crown featuring alternating strapwork-mounted acanthus and tragic masks.
The circular tapering body is inset with six crystal panels, each etched with a starburst design. The piece terminates in a pierced gallery supported by three winged griffons, encircling a fluted bulbous boss topped with a flame. It has been fitted to accommodate modern day electrics.
Reference Number: E10258
A monumental early 20th Century French pair of gilt bronze & crystal lanterns. Each features a foliate and acanthus-cast corona above six scroll supports, which suspend a waisted band adorned with female masks and cornucopia. This is positioned above a crown featuring alternating strapwork-mounted acanthus and tragic masks.
The circular tapering body is inset with six crystal panels, each etched with a starburst design. The piece terminates in a pierced gallery supported by three winged griffons, encircling a fluted bulbous boss topped with a flame. It has been fitted to accommodate modern day electrics.
Reference Number: E10258
A monumental early 20th Century French pair of gilt bronze & crystal lanterns. Each features a foliate and acanthus-cast corona above six scroll supports, which suspend a waisted band adorned with female masks and cornucopia. This is positioned above a crown featuring alternating strapwork-mounted acanthus and tragic masks.
The circular tapering body is inset with six crystal panels, each etched with a starburst design. The piece terminates in a pierced gallery supported by three winged griffons, encircling a fluted bulbous boss topped with a flame. It has been fitted to accommodate modern day electrics.
Reference Number: E10258
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 218.5 cm // 86.0 inches
Diameter: 96.5 cm // 38.0 inches
