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18th Century French Lantern

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

$936Sale Price|55% Off

H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later date.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

$795Sale Price|47% Off

H 15.95 in W 10.44 in D 4.73 in

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

$583Sale Price|44% Off

H 13 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece Weathered, small losses H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Iron Patinated Verdigris Finish Wall Lantern w/ Wall Bracket
18th Century French Iron Patinated Verdigris Finish Wall Lantern w/ Wall Bracket

18th Century French Iron Patinated Verdigris Finish Wall Lantern w/ Wall Bracket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th Century Wrought Iron Patinated Verdigris and Rustic Finish Two Light Wall Lantern, Featuring Intricate Scroll Work Foliage Detailing with Wall Mounting Bracket Dimensions: 32" P...

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Antique 1780s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Wire

18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish
18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish

18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

This eight-sided lantern is a reinterpretation of the domestic models that were very popular in the mid-18th century. Indeed, reserved for a utilitarian use under Louis XIV, the lant...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800
Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered H:37cm W:16cm D:20cm

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

"Antique French Iron Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Patinated, Wall Mount, 1980"
"Antique French Iron Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Patinated, Wall Mount, 1980"

"Antique French Iron Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Patinated, Wall Mount, 1980"

$8,100Sale Price|25% Off

H 38 in W 9.5 in D 32 in

"Antique French Iron Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Patinated, Wall Mount, 1980"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavily patinated French iron lantern with wall mounting bracket.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Wire

St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern

St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern

$1,600 / set

H 30 in W 10 in D 15.5 in

St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern

By Steven Handelman

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal glass give a warm glow ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern

$7,000 / set

H 33 in Dm 13 in

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern

Located in New York, NY

A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge. Three Ram heads mount each ...

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's
Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's

Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Vintage Enamaled Travel or Theif Lantern with open chimney and Fleur-De-Lis decorations throughout. This vintage early 18th Century piece would be a fantastic addition to an ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Hall Lantern with Yellow Bottle-Bottom Glass
Mid-Century Hall Lantern with Yellow Bottle-Bottom Glass

Mid-Century Hall Lantern with Yellow Bottle-Bottom Glass

$954 / item

H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Mid-Century Hall Lantern with Yellow Bottle-Bottom Glass

Located in Mortsel, BE

The fixture features a rich, gold-tone cast metal frame adorned with intricate scrolls, floral motifs, and acanthus leaves, capturing the opulence of 18th-century French design. The...

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Lantern in Bronze (18th century)
Lantern in Bronze (18th century)

Lantern in Bronze (18th century)

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H 14.38 in Dm 6.7 in

Lantern in Bronze (18th century)

Located in Paris, FR

France Bronze golden "Donné par Jean Du Crocq M * E * S *E le premier octobre 1722"  

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Antique 18th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Golden Plate and Red and Green Glass French Lanterns
Pair of 18th Century Golden Plate and Red and Green Glass French Lanterns

Pair of 18th Century Golden Plate and Red and Green Glass French Lanterns

Located in Milan, IT

18th century pair of golden plate lanterns mounted on an iron base. Measures: lantern with green glasses height 90cm, diameter 25cm; lantern with red glasses height 75cm, diameter...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns
Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns

Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really charming and very pretty pair of contemporary French painted hanging lanterns, now rewired and converted to electricity.   

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Highly Decorative Antique French Napoleon III Period Lantern, circa 1860
Highly Decorative Antique French Napoleon III Period Lantern, circa 1860

Highly Decorative Antique French Napoleon III Period Lantern, circa 1860

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Napoleon III period cast iron and tole peinte hanging lantern; with a cylindrical paneled corona over an octagonal body of two rows of tapered glass panels with a pier...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns

A French Brass Striking Alarm Lantern Clock, Mid 18th Century
A French Brass Striking Alarm Lantern Clock, Mid 18th Century

A French Brass Striking Alarm Lantern Clock, Mid 18th Century

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H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

A French Brass Striking Alarm Lantern Clock, Mid 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ornate brass dial with cartouche Roman numerals surmounted by a cast brass cresting with a cockerel, shaped hands and alarm disk, day-going brass posted movement with verge escapemen...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Miniature Mid-18th Century Louis XV Lantern Timepiece and Alarm Clock
French Miniature Mid-18th Century Louis XV Lantern Timepiece and Alarm Clock

French Miniature Mid-18th Century Louis XV Lantern Timepiece and Alarm Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

French miniature mid-18th century Louis XV lantern timepiece and alarm clock, circa 1750.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock
Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Unavailable

H 15 in W 25 in D 25 in

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A highly important and impressive french country lantern clock. Unusual big size. The clock was made about 1720, also has going and striking train with verge escapement, very nice wr...

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Antique Early 18th Century Regency More Clocks

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece
Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece

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H 7.49 in W 3.35 in D 4.73 in

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece

Located in Amsterdam, NL

7 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, brass hands and alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration, alarm on a bell...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Lantern Alarm Wall Timepiece
Lovely Miniature French, Brass Lantern Alarm Wall Timepiece

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Lantern Alarm Wall Timepiece

Located in Amsterdam, NL

5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration,...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nicely Engraved French Brass Alarm Lantern Timepiece, circa 1740
Nicely Engraved French Brass Alarm Lantern Timepiece, circa 1740

Nicely Engraved French Brass Alarm Lantern Timepiece, circa 1740

Located in Amsterdam, NL

16.5-cm engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely foliate engraved centre and front fret with satyr mask, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven br...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780

Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

6 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780

Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

6-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750
A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750

A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750

Located in Amsterdam, NL

14-cm porcelain dial with Roman numerals, centre with green and red foliate scrolls and leaves, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with si...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Brass

A French Iron and Brass Alarm Lantern Clock, Rouelle circa 1725
A French Iron and Brass Alarm Lantern Clock, Rouelle circa 1725

A French Iron and Brass Alarm Lantern Clock, Rouelle circa 1725

By Rouelle

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

18.5-cm engraved pewter chapter ring with Roman numerals, brass centre with engraved foliate scrolls signed Rouelle, fine iron single hour hand and engraved brass alarm disc, 30-hour...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Iron and Brass Lantern Clock by Couchon a Paris, circa 1725
French Iron and Brass Lantern Clock by Couchon a Paris, circa 1725

French Iron and Brass Lantern Clock by Couchon a Paris, circa 1725

Located in Amsterdam, NL

17.5-cm engraved brass dial with Roman numerals and signed I.Couchon A Paris, blued steel pierced hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven movement with verge escapement and sil...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Small French Brass Lantern Wall Timepiece by B J Lefebvre a Paris, circa 1730
Small French Brass Lantern Wall Timepiece by B J Lefebvre a Paris, circa 1730

Small French Brass Lantern Wall Timepiece by B J Lefebvre a Paris, circa 1730

Located in Amsterdam, NL

12.5-cm engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals and centre signed B.J. Lefebvre A Paris, single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven brass posted movement with verge ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Small French Lantern Timepiece with Alarm, Le Doux A Paris, circa 1730
Early Small French Lantern Timepiece with Alarm, Le Doux A Paris, circa 1730

Early Small French Lantern Timepiece with Alarm, Le Doux A Paris, circa 1730

By LeDoux

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

annular engraved brass dial with Roman numerals surmounted by a finely pierced and engraved fret incorporating a mask, centre signed 'LeDoux A Paris', engraved alarm disc and single ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740
A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740

A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740

By Lefebure A Fontainebleau

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

8-day weight driven pillar movement with verge escapement, count wheel half hour striking and alarm on a bell, ormolu dial and brass case, on a later bracket. 32.5-cm ornate ormolu ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass windows. This lantern still has its original 18th century green glass, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Metal Lantern
French 18th Century Metal Lantern

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare metal lantern. France, 18th century. Weathered.      

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 13.59 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with 3 glass windows, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Metal Lantern
French 18th Century Metal Lantern

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 26 in W 17 in D 16 in

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

On this page you are looking at a: Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered. We hope you have enjoyed this item and perhaps it is even a good addition to yo...

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Silverleaf Lantern, 18th Century
Silverleaf Lantern, 18th Century

Silverleaf Lantern, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lantern type of pendant light has a fluted wooden body supported by black chains. The supporting chairs culminate at a small canopy also of fluted wood. All is silver leafed.

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Antique 18th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Silver Leaf

French 18th Century Tole Procession Lantern
French 18th Century Tole Procession Lantern

French 18th Century Tole Procession Lantern

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H 27.25 in W 10 in D 10 in

French 18th Century Tole Procession Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and very old lantern made out of iron. Very rare object. France, circa 1750 Weathered, some losses. Glass replaced. Sold without the stick.

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Lanterns

French 18th Century Style Copper Lantern
French 18th Century Style Copper Lantern

French 18th Century Style Copper Lantern

Located in Highwood, IL

An "Exact" replica of an 18th century French copper lantern. This was handmade here in Chicago from the original blueprints supplied by the historical division of the French governme...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

18th c. Iron Lantern
18th c. Iron Lantern

18th c. Iron Lantern

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H 28 in D 9.25 in

18th c. Iron Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Iron Lantern with sculpted iron leaves and details on top and bottom. Has never been wired. No glass.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Lantern Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
20th Century French Lantern Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements

20th Century French Lantern Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A large and decorative 20th century French parcel-gilt and polychrome painted electrified lantern made of 18th and 19th century elements.

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20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of French Large Lanterns with 18th Century Elements
Pair of French Large Lanterns with 18th Century Elements

Pair of French Large Lanterns with 18th Century Elements

Located in Charleston, SC

A large pair hand carved decorative lanterns made from 18th century elements with races of original gilt. Lanterns have been wired for electricity in US standards. No canopies avai...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Bronze and Brass Lantern, Sig. Bourdon, France, End of 18th-Early 19th Century
Bronze and Brass Lantern, Sig. Bourdon, France, End of 18th-Early 19th Century

Bronze and Brass Lantern, Sig. Bourdon, France, End of 18th-Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small bronze lantern with glass door and snake-shaped handle. The wall with relieved fisherman scene, there signed BOURDON. Partially fire-gilded.

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Antique 18th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A large and very decorative (near) pair of 20th century French parcel-gilt and polychrome painted electrified lanterns made of 18th and 19th century elements.

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20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of Antique Copper French Lanterns in the 18th Century Style
Pair of Antique Copper French Lanterns in the 18th Century Style

Pair of Antique Copper French Lanterns in the 18th Century Style

Located in Highwood, IL

Matched pair of solid copper French exterior, or interior lanterns, with correct 18th century style reflectors, and handmade antique French glass.

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Wooden Lanterns Made from 18th Century Fragments
Pair of Wooden Lanterns Made from 18th Century Fragments

Pair of Wooden Lanterns Made from 18th Century Fragments

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Two wooden lanterns made from 18th century fragments (parts of 18th century furniture, cupboards, paneling etc.), with old white and golden patina, in the style of French baroque.  ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 18th Century Cream Painted Tole Metal Lantern with Original Glass Panels
Late 18th Century Cream Painted Tole Metal Lantern with Original Glass Panels

Late 18th Century Cream Painted Tole Metal Lantern with Original Glass Panels

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century cream painted tole hanging lantern, with original glass, and central triform candleholder. Currently wired for the UK.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

18c Iron Lantern
18c Iron Lantern

18c Iron Lantern

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H 28 in W 12 in D 12 in

18c Iron Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

There is truly fine ironwork on this tall slender lantern. Each corner has carefully wrought leaves and twisted spikes. The tall, narrow size makes this piece perfect for the small...

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Antique 18th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

PAINTED TOLE LANTERN
PAINTED TOLE LANTERN

PAINTED TOLE LANTERN

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H 26.5 in W 17 in

PAINTED TOLE LANTERN

Located in New Orleans, LA

LANTERN WITH SIX ARCHED SIDES DECORATED WITH PAINTED TOLE FLOWERS. THREE CANDLES.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

Narrow Rectangular Directoire Lantern
Narrow Rectangular Directoire Lantern

Narrow Rectangular Directoire Lantern

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H 24 in W 21.5 in D 9 in

Narrow Rectangular Directoire Lantern

Located in Washington, DC

A narrow rectangular Directoire lantern.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Lanterns

Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French
Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French

Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French

Located in London, GB

With its graceful curves, intricate detailing, and a nod to rococo extravagance, it captures the essence of 18th-century French luxury. The lantern is wired to the UK standard and ho...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Rare French Louis XV Pentagonal 5-Light Brass Lantern
A Rare French Louis XV Pentagonal 5-Light Brass Lantern

A Rare French Louis XV Pentagonal 5-Light Brass Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

A graceful and rare French Louis XV pentagonal 5-light brass lantern; with 5 curvaceous supporting arms above a 5-sided brass-framed body with arbalete crests

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns

Pair of Processional Lanterns
Pair of Processional Lanterns

Pair of Processional Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of painted tole processional lanterns with pierced pattern. Each lantern has original chain.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Lanterns

Fine Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Lantern
Fine Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Lantern

Fine Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Lantern

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H 37.8 in Dm 17.33 in

Fine Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Lantern

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-18th century, Louis XV transitional gilt bronze five sided hall lantern, each face glazed and flanked by cast bronze mounts and finely cast and chased floral sprays. Retai...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Lanterns

18th c Polychromed Lantern
18th c Polychromed Lantern

18th c Polychromed Lantern

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H 26.5 in Dm 13 in

18th c Polychromed Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully Carved,Gilded and Painted Lantern

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Beautiful 18th Century Iron Sign or Lantern Holder from France
Beautiful 18th Century Iron Sign or Lantern Holder from France

Beautiful 18th Century Iron Sign or Lantern Holder from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a magnificent antique French iron store sign holder or lantern holder from the 1700s. There is a circular iron piece at the end of the top rod from which a sign or lantern wo...

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Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement
Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Located in Houston, TX

Found in Northern France, this wonderful 18th c. Longcase (grandfather) from the Normandy region of France is truly a special find. Beautifully detailed, the exterior is carved with...

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Silvered Brass Late Baroque Ecclesiastical Votive Lantern
French Silvered Brass Late Baroque Ecclesiastical Votive Lantern

French Silvered Brass Late Baroque Ecclesiastical Votive Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a long central pattern cast shaft continuing to ball turned segments with scrolling arms having chain accents supporting three urn shaped and pierced candle holders with ring ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chandeliers and Pendants

French 18th Century Metal Lantern
French 18th Century Metal Lantern

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Metal Lantern
French 18th Century Metal Lantern

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in

French 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 11.82 in W 4.53 in D 5.12 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 11.82 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 13.39 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with two glass windows, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

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H 11.42 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in

French 18th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 16.34 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and several old repairs. Glass of later date.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

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H 11.03 in W 4.93 in D 5.52 in

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare and early metal/ glass lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Wonderful period piece. Weathered and small repair from around 1900. H:28cm W:12,5cm D:15,5cm

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Glass

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

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H 12.6 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered and small losses.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

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H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare folk art rolled sheet iron pendant lantern with a great patina due to its high age. The lantern has a cylindrical body with a conical pediment pierced with intrica...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Sheet Metal

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

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H 15.75 in W 5.71 in D 8.27 in

French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:14,5cm D:21cm

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century French lantern you’re looking for. A 18th century French lantern — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 18th century French lantern, we have 55 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century French lantern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century French lantern, those designed in Folk Art, Baroque and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

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