Antique French Lantern Toleware Louis XIV style Golden Crown top octagonal

Amazing Louis XIV style Tole ware electrical French lantern dating from the late 19th century early 20th -The main body has 8 glass panels top and bottom all the edges of the panels are bound with metal. One of the panels open with a clip catch to facilitate changing of the bulb (which is a standard bayonet fitting). It is constructed of a sheet metal - which was all gilded initially - the gilding has rubbed in many places on the light - but we love this aspect - it somehow adds to the style and makes it so very unique - emphasising its antique origins.

The top of the Lantern carries the most beautiful crown like embossed top- which meets at a ceiling rose with an oversized toleware loop - from which to hang - this could be hung directly on a ceiling hook - or could be extended by a chain - or a draping cable. The bottom of the lantern is finished with a shaped and sectioned finial. The lantern has been completely re-wired - it was on the original - early 20th century wiring. And is fully working - we always recommend that any vintage lighting is checked in the Country in which it is intended to use - as different Country's have different requirements. Takes one central bulb - bayonet fitting.

Condition - The lantern is in good antique condition - all the glass is original and is undamaged - the original gilding of the metal of the lantern is rubbed in areas (Please do check out the photos they are there to give you a clear indication of the item and condition). Total overall height of lantern 24.5/62.5cms. Please do check out the photos and enlarge they are an integral and important part of the description. Any questions please do not hesitate to convo us. We will be posting the item from France (Rest assurred the item will be extremely well packed/double boxed with professional packaging materials). This item is in the category "Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Chandeliers, Sconces & Lighting Fixtures". The seller is "retrocollects" and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Style: French Louis XIV
Material: Bronze, Glass
Original/Reproduction: original
Type: Lantern hanging
Features: Gilded, Updated Wiring
Color: Gold