FDA-A.2282-2021
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2282-2021
Object type
Identification
Title
Vice-Provost's Lantern
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Bronze and glass four-sided lantern, square form, four glazed panels, eight acorn feet and cast ornamentation
Description
Dimensions
height (approx): 800mm
width (actual size): 280mm
depth (actual size): 280mm
width (actual size): 280mm
depth (actual size): 280mm
Material
bronze
glass
glass
Physical description
Bronze and glass four-sided lantern; in mid 18th-century style, of square form, with foliate corona suspending foliate cast pierced oblong chains, above scrolled supports and four bevelled glazed panels, with canted sides on eight acorn feet, the central stem with a globular reserve issuing four candlearms with foliate drip-pans, the whole cast with rocaiile, foliage and scrolls; fitted for electricity
Production
Date
c.1880-1900
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Andrew and Shauna Gailey; by whom presented to Eton College in July 2021
