French Bronze Floral Hanging Lantern
Sold|$12,500
French Bronze Floral Hanging Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze three light hanging lantern with scrolled and floral motif. Originally candle
Sold|$12,500
French Bronze Floral Hanging Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze three light hanging lantern with scrolled and floral motif. Originally candle
Sold|$1,807
Four Tapering Gothic Hanging Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four English Gothic hanging lanterns of tapering form. Each glazed with panels and a door
Sold|$550
Brass Hanging Lantern w/Glass Panels
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass Hanging Lantern w/Glass Panels
Brass
Sold|$3,490
White Glass Star Hanging Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
White Glass Star Hanging Lantern This stunning hanging fixture is handcrafted with Italian white
Bronze
Sold|$3,800
French Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Bronze hanging lantern, circa 1910.
Bronze
Sold|$6,241
Mid 19th Century Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A fine mid nineteenth century glass hanging lantern of bulbous form, with teardrop to the base
Brass
Sold|$4,854
Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th Century Arts & Crafts copper hanging lantern with canopy and glazed sides. Currently
Copper
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Iron Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of painted iron hanging lanterns, square with glass panels
Sold|$7,281
Early 19th Century Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century bronze hanging lantern with pierced cresting.
Bronze
Green Painted Directoire Rectangular Hanging Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A Very Unusual Shape of Green Painted Directoire Rectangular Hanging Lantern
Iron
19th C. Venetian Style Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully verdigris Venetian Style Hanging Lantern.
Copper
Sold|$5,339 / set
Matched Pair of Verdigris Hanging Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of mid nineteenth century verdigris copper hanging lanterns, with pagoda form tops
Copper
Sold|$3,744
19th Century French Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous
Copper
Fine English Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1850
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English hexagonal hanging lantern in solid bronze with bevelled and etched glass panels, in
English Georgian Style Clear Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style clear glass hanging lantern suspended by chains from a glass cover and brass
Glass
Sold|$1,102
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This is a Lampshade in the form of a Large Copper street
Copper
American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper six sided monumental hanging lantern with hinged door and double vented top
Copper
English Arts and Crafts Leather Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English Arts and Crafts period hand-stitched leather and parchment hanging lantern, constructed
Leather
American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hanging lantern with a hand painted enameled glass winter forest scene and stream - for a hall or
Brass
Sold|$14,000
A Near Pair of Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Greenwich, CT
A near pair of coppers hanging lanterns with bell tops over trapezoidal plates, by W. Edgar and Son
Copper, Brass
A Silk Embroidered 'Classical Muses' Textile Hanging Lantern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Century, and Later Made into a Hanging Lantern
American Brass and Circular Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass four-light circular glass hanging lantern with decorative scrolled arms, urn finials
c.1910-1920 French Copper & Steel Hanging Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French copper and steel hanging lantern completely rewired by our in-house electrician. We left the
Copper, Steel
Late 19th Century French Hexagonal Ormolu Hanging Lantern
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French hexagonal ormolu hanging lantern, each of the six glazed sides enclosed
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Hexagonal Ormolu Hanging Lantern
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French hexagonal ormolu hanging lantern, each of the six glazed sides enclosed
Ormolu
Pair of Vintage Patinated Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage hanging lantern light fixtures in patinated (blackened) brass inset with beveled
Art & Crafts Iron and Copper Hanging Lantern or Pendant
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a distinctive hexagonal Arts & Crafts iron and copper hanging lantern with etched glass
Copper, Iron
Art Nouveau Hanging Lantern with Pale Yellow Iridescent Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
An Art Nouveau hanging lantern in bronze with pale yellow iridescent glass. Good vintage condition
Glass
Late 19th Century Gilded and Glazed Hanging Lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century gilded and glazed hanging lantern circa 1890. Fine quality gilded 4 sided
Brass
Swedish Painted Glass Empire Hanging Lantern/Lamp, Early 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish painted glass Empire hanging lantern/lamp, early 19th century with three candleholders
Bronze
Sold|$24,000 / set
Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns. Circa 1820-30
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Copper hanging lanterns with decorative finial tops, four light clusters, hinged
American Copper & Glass Dome Finial Hanging Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper and glass eight-panel hanging lantern with centered vented dome finial, molded edge
Copper
Pair of Early 20th Century French Glass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th century french glass hanging lanterns circa 1920. Delicate etched pattern
Metal
One Pair of English Bronze and Frosted Glass Hanging Lanterns, Electrified
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of English bronze and frosted glass hanging. Lanterns electrified.
Bronze
Stained Glass and Gilt Metal Antique Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
This beautiful hanging lantern features stunningly intricate stained glass panels. The central
Metal
French Brass Floral Hanging Lantern with Frosted Globe, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass hanging lantern with acanthus leaf motif, floral bell flower swags and medallions
A Pair of Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshades
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshades These Lampshades are in the form of a Large
Copper
Sold|$4,715 / set
Pair of Late 19th Century Campaign Brass Hanging Lanterns
By Davey & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of late nineteenth century brass and glass campaign hanging lanterns, of bulbous from, with
Brass
Pair of American Copper and Spelter Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Copper hanging lanterns with bulbous ringed pierced finials, spelter decorative
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Three Large 48 Inch High Georgian Style Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Three large 48 inch high Georgian style hanging lanterns dating to the late 19th or early 20th
Copper, Lead
Sold|$2,800
ENGLISH HANGING LANTERN
Located in Buchanan, MI
ENGLISH IRON AND COPPER HANING LANTERN OF IMPRESSIVE SCALE.
Iron
Sold|$6,900
Regency Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency period gilt brass-mounted glass hall lantern, the foliate and decorated ring over
Bronze
Sold|$3,599 / set
Pair of 20th Century Frosted Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Malton, GB
These are a stunning pair of early 20th century iron hanging lanterns. They have wonderful hand
Iron
Sold|$4,200
Tin Hanging Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautiful patina with clear glass panes, brass ball feet and brass loop hanger. Measures: 17" W x 17" D x 26" H.
Brass, Tin
Pair of French Brass Ribbon and Floral Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass three-light cluster hexagon shaped hanging lanterns with decorative ribbon
Sold|$6,890
Large Antique Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large antique hanging Lantern. A wonderful, large and effective lantern with a weathered patina
Copper
Large French Brass Hanging Lantern This is a Large brass Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Brass Hanging Lantern This is a Large brass Lantern it has a natural darkened patina
Brass
Set of Four Gilt Bronze Beaux-Arts Hanging Lanterns
Located in Greenwich, CT
A remarkable set of four early 20th century Beaux-Arts hanging lanterns attributed to Edward F
Bronze
Sold|$25,000
American Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass eight light hanging glass lantern with scroll and ball motif.
Sold|$5,900
Polished Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern, now electrified, with polished surface, shaped three-part
Copper
Tiffany Studios Hanging Lantern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau patinated bronze and stained glass lantern by, Tiffany Studios with pierced
Bronze
Sold|$1,400
Japanese Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
With ring finial and pagoda top with chrysanthemum rosettes, open grillwork lantern area, four
Brass
French Hexagonal Verdigris Bronze Three-Light Hanging Lantern, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French hexagonal verdigris three-light bronze hanging lantern from the late 19th century. Born a
Bronze
18th Century Pair of Gilt Iron Hanging Lantern Brackets from an Italian Castle
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a rare pair of 18th century gilt wrough iron hanging lantern large brackets with their
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,950
Pair of Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful pair of six sided copper lanterns
Copper
Sold|$5,000
A wrought iron hanging lantern
Located in NYC, NY
scrolling foliate decoration with a band of pierced metal on the lower half. Once hung by a metal pipe most certainly for a gas feed. Glass panels could be added.
Wrought Iron
Large Copper Wall Hanging Lantern This is a Large Copper street light style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Wall Hanging Lantern This is a Large Copper street light style Wall Lantern it has
Copper
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