A Regency bronze hexagonal hall lantern

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A Regency bronze hexagonal hall lantern
Of tapering form, with pierced crestings of snakes heads entwined with foliage above drapped human head masks, the base with winged cherub heads, the interior with a single socket fitting, with suspension chains and corona, traces of gilding, later glazed
the lantern -- 15¾in. (40cm.) high, overall -- 36in. (91.5cm.)