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A hanging porch lantern, English, unknown maker (?William Mathews), c.1824-27

Although the 1837 inventory describes this lamp as 'brass', the main construction is probably of copper (typical of lanterns of the Georgian period. The anthemion corner ornaments are of lead, soldered on, and the open sides are glazed.

Height: 53.7cm
Width: 33cm
Depth: 33cm

Museum number: XF314

On display: Front porch (No 13)