A quaint antique Italian gilded bronze lantern

19th-century Italian gilded bronze lantern in rocaille style with glasses adorned with lambrequins

Exquisite antique Italian lantern, cast in bronze with an unusual original mercury gilding, dating from the third quarter of the 19th century.

Italian origin, originally designed for gas burning, created around 1870 with a carved, scrolling Rocaille plant motif and topped with a floral rose.

This charming lantern consists of four frosted glasses shaped with decorative lambrequin motifs featuring ruby red and yellow ochre themes.

Refurbished, operating according to Italian standards with a single Edison 27 bulb, it is in good condition consistent with age, showing signs of wear and use.

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