Italian Wrought Iron and Blown Glass 5-Light Lantern Chandelier, 19th Century

the frame of hexagonal form and housing six leaded and colored glass panels, with opening door, with attached metal leaves, newly electrified

Constructed of a tapering carved standard, the sections divided by iron arms issuing from the circular dividers, the arms decorated with glass flowers made up of teardrop shaped pris...

Comprised of a group of glass balls in varying sizes joined together in the form of a bunch of grapes, now electrified with a single socket

The stem consisting of two pieces joined by an internal metal rod, the center issuing three blown glass arms with bobeches

With a glass canopy (cracked but reglued) and extending from a brass rod, the central glass mounted collector issuing 5 blown glass arms with brass sockets and frosted glass shades, ...

suspended from its original glass canopy and brass rod this fixture features two large glass bobeches within and under elliptically shaped arms, all fitti...

A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly late 18th century), even though San Miguel was the first town in present day Mexico to win independence from the Spanish Empire in the early nineteenth century, this lantern displays strong European old world influence. Constructed of wonderfully patinated wrought iron and oxidized tin, tall cylindrical shaped, framed with intricate scrollwork, openwork, and an abundance of fiolate decoration in the delicate form of serrated acanthus leaves. Retaining the six original bubble glass panels. The interior having a central candelabra like independently hung fixture adorned with six faux candle flame light bulbs. Originally made before the invention of electricity, this lantern has been converted from candle light to modern day electricity, accepting standard candelabra bulbs. Faux flaming bulbs included. It can be used a variety of ways, including as an indoor hanging pendant lamp, chandelier, outdoor patio or covered entry way, or placed as a table lamp on a large console table or sideboard. Timelessly elegant, producing a warm silhouette and enchanting glow with breath-taking radiating patterns, that lends to creating an ambiance of cozy romantic warmth and rich sophisticated depth, visually striking and reminiscent of a magnificent Medieval wood burning fireplace. Dimensions (approx): 36" High, 21" Diameter In the mid-18th century the settlement city of San Miguel de Allende was at its height, and this was when most of its distinctive large mansions, palaces, and religious buildings were constructed, most still remaining today. The town was also home to the area's wealthy hacienda owners. At that time, it was one of the most important and prosperous settlements in New Spain with a population reaching 30,000. By comparison, in the mid-18th century Boston...

An exceptional antique wrought iron lantern with leaded glass panels. Originally a gas fixture now converted to electric. Re-wired with ...

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Italian six arm Murano glass chandelier with painted wrought iron flowers and leaf decoration, bowl base of Murano glass flowers and six bunch of grapes shape shades of Murano Glass,...

Italian six-arm Murano glass chandelier with painted wrought iron flowers and leaf decoration, bowl base of Murano glass flowers and six bunch of grapes shape shades of Murano glass ...