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Lot 149

A VICTORIAN GILT-METAL AND FAUX-TORTOISESHELL 'CHINOISERIE' HANGING LANTERN

CIRCA 1870

Closed8 July 2009

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GBP 5,000

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A VICTORIAN GILT-METAL AND FAUX-TORTOISESHELL 'CHINOISERIE' HANGING LANTERN
CIRCA 1870
Of tapering octagonal shape, hung with bells
17 in. (43 cm.) wide

Specialist note

This 'Chinoiserie' hanging lantern reflects the style introduced by George, Prince Regent, at the Marine Pavilion, Brighton under the guidance of his architect John Nash and the services of eminent 'Artist Decorators' such as Robert Jones and Messrs. Crace & Sons.