Vintage iron lantern embossed from the portico, handmade

Iron lantern embossed from a portico or entrance made in the early decades of 1900. The round construction of this ancient lantern is entirely handcrafted, assembled with strips and rivets, without welding.

The vertically extended structure is decorated with flowers and curved leaf elements, which gently enclose the six-sided cage fitted with antique cathedral amber-colored glass.

It is functional and in excellent condition.

We had to move the (original) upper leaf element, and the four lower wings were rebuilt from scratch and riveted; the internal upper glass covers have been modified and galvanized.

It features a single bulb, a single internal E27 socket, and is intended for indoor use, so it does not need to be placed outdoors. Newly supplied cup and chain included.

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