A Regency period lantern

Attributed to William Collins. ‘Glass manufacturer to His Majesty’ This fine large scale high quality lantern exhibits a number of motifs employed by one of the most important makers of the period. The anthemion motifs on the middle sections and cluster column supports are both and all features of his work.

William Collins is recorded at 227 The Strand, near Temple Bar, London, describing himself in 1822 as ” Glass manufacture to His Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Sussex and Princess Elizabeth” and later as Glass enameller, lamp manufacturer to the Queen and Royal Family.

He was one of the most ambitious chandelier and lamp makers of the early 19th century. Beside supplying the Royal family, one of the most expensive and important commissions was to supply chandeliers to the Duke of Northumberland and for Northumberland House in 1823. A magnificent pair of candelabra which are now in the State Dining Room at Syon Park, Middlesex.

gilt metal rectangular hexagonal sided lantern, headed by pierced anthemia

English circa 1820

Four later light fittings..

The whole would  easily accommodate any Georgian town or country house or even in a modern room setting as this a statement piece.

At  present wired to UK Standard, it may be easily converted to suit US Standard

Provenance: Southwick Hall, Northamptonshire.

Height 87cm: Diameter 37.5cm