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A Regency Hexagonal Lantern with Painted Glass Panels

£18,500

A classic hexagonal lantern, with acanthus details.

Adorned with depictions of oriental princes and princesses, from a series of prints published in 'A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations' by Thomas Jefferys, c.1760 (Ref. British Museum item 1871,0812.4890).

Supplied with 1 metre of modern chain patinated to match the original surface of the lantern.

Provenance: Southwick Hall, Northamptonshire

Ref: 6314

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Height 80cm (31½in)
Width 46cm (18⅛in)
Depth 46cm (18⅛in)
Regency hexagonal lantern showing painted glass panels with oriental prince and princess figures after Thomas Jefferys, front view unlit.
Regency hexagonal lantern showing painted oriental figures on glass panels, three-quarter view unlit.
Regency hexagonal lantern lit from within, showing painted oriental figures on amber glass panels with chain.
Regency hexagonal lantern showing painted oriental figure panels, three-quarter view with chain.
Thomas Jefferys engraving of the Grand Seignior, source print for painted glass panels on Regency hexagonal lantern.

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