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Lot 195:
Description
A Moorish style brass hanging lantern featuring an intricate pierced and cast construction. The hexagonal body is inset with six panels of textured glass, each bearing a pressed star and geometric pattern. The metalwork displays complex foliate and geometric fretwork throughout. The lantern is surmounted by a domed, pierced top section decorated with scrollwork, terminating in a central pointed finial and six smaller cast finials at the corners. The lower section tapers to a spherical base with pierced star-shaped apertures, finished with a final drop finial. The interior is fitted with a single light socket and is wired with a length of white twin-core PVC cable. Two iron-link hanging chains are attached to the upper gallery. No maker marks or signatures are present. The lantern has been electrified and is sold for decorative purposes; it must be inspected and rewired by a qualified electrician before use.
Height: 50 cm
Width: 25 cm.
Condition report:
The piece shows overall surface oxidation and patination consistent with age (photo 1). There are minor bends and irregularities to the pierced metal rims and decorative gallery edges (photo 2). All six glass panels are present, though slight gaps exist between the glass and the brass frame in some areas (photo 2). The two metal hanging chains exhibit surface rust and wear (photo 1). General dust and grime have accumulated within the pierced fretwork (photo 3).
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