19th Century Octagonal Ceiling Lantern with Spelter Motifs
click the photo to enlarge
Octagonal hanging ceiling lantern 19th century with repousse spelter motifs. Height 62 cm diameter 34 cm. Provenance: Collection of Margot Montgomery
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- lighting and lamps, material or type
Visually similar items
A French gilt metal lantern, late 19th century, the hexagonal body applied with cast foliate design and eagle motifs above each glazed panel, 74 cm high, 34 cm diameter
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A gilt bronze nine-light ceiling light, French, 19th century. 86 cm high
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
Vintage French bronze six light chandelier
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A pair of ormolu and bronze figural candelabra, French, 19th century, 28 cm high
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.