LARGE LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE CASTLE HALL LANTERN. Gilded bronze lantern with 8 branches and faceted conical body. The conical body is composed of narrow struts with a decoration of scales and laurel festoons in relief around the rim. Above, fully carved mouflon heads and ribbon wreaths. Etched frosted glass plate with star-shaped motif. Electrified. H: 147 cm, W: 68 cm approx. Condition of use and maintenance

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