PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT TOLE LANTERNS
18th century, probably Sicilian, each celadon-green painted tapered hexagonal
lantern with glass inset sides, surmounted by a pierced top applied with gilt metal
leaves, supporting red painted faux coral finials, on later painted poles and a
scrolled iron base. The lanterns: Height 29 in., Width 20 in., Overall: 7 ft. 4 in.

CONSIDERING AGE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD. THE PAINTED SURFACE IS ORIGINAL, THE GLASS MOST LIKELY REPLACED, THE FINIALS POSSES THEIR ORIGINAL SURFACE AS WELL. THERE IS SOME OXIDIZING/RUST FORMING BUT NOTHING TO CAUSE CONCERN. THE DETAIL IS FINE, COLOR STRONG AND THEY ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE. THE POLES AND SCROLLED IRON STANDS ARE LATER.

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