Octagonal Copper Lantern
Beautifully formed glazed copper lantern with natural verdigris. c.1890
In as found, original condition with a beautiful depth of patina only achieved by decades of oxidisation to the copper. Wonderful scrolled design to edges with foliage decoration to gallery. Glazed on all sides with original glass.
Rewired with 1m of black twist flex. Filament bulb included.
Beautifully formed glazed copper lantern with natural verdigris. c.1890
In as found, original condition with a beautiful depth of patina only achieved by decades of oxidisation to the copper. Wonderful scrolled design to edges with foliage decoration to gallery. Glazed on all sides with original glass.
Rewired with 1m of black twist flex. Filament bulb included.
Beautifully formed glazed copper lantern with natural verdigris. c.1890
In as found, original condition with a beautiful depth of patina only achieved by decades of oxidisation to the copper. Wonderful scrolled design to edges with foliage decoration to gallery. Glazed on all sides with original glass.
Rewired with 1m of black twist flex. Filament bulb included.
What is Verdigris?
”Verdigris is the common name for a green pigment obtained through the application of acetic acid to copper plates or the natural patina formed when copper, brass or bronze is weathered and exposed to air or seawater over time.”
Dimensions
Diameter: 260mm
Depth: 500mm
Weight: 4kg
