One of a Kind — 1 Available
Brass and Glass Miniature Candle Lantern
Viridian Eclection
$38.00
Era
Lantern
Material
See description
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
DimensionsW: 2 × H: 4 × D: 2
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
Condition Guaranteed
Documented & photographed
Private Viewings
Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
Antique Shipping Policy
All antique and vintage items are sold as described. We professionally pack every piece with museum-grade foam, layered boxing, and fragile handling instruction labels. Once in carrier hands, liability transfers to the carrier. Shipping damage claims must be filed with the carrier directly. All sales are final. Questions about a piece before purchasing?
The Piece A petite vintage brass-and-glass candle lantern with a beautifully timeworn surface, faceted glass-panel body, hinged door, circular top ring, and sculptural ribbed cap. Small in scale bu...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
W: 2 × H: 4 × D: 2
Era
Lantern
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
The Piece
A petite vintage brass-and-glass candle lantern with a beautifully timeworn surface, faceted glass-panel body, hinged door, circular top ring, and sculptural ribbed cap. Small in scale but rich in atmosphere, the piece carries the warm character of aged brass, darkened patina, and soft coppery oxidation.
The lantern opens at the front to reveal a small interior candle cup, making it ideal as a decorative votive holder, shelf accent, tabletop object, or collected brass accessory. Its glass panels catch the light gently, while the aged metal frame gives the piece an old-world, well-traveled presence.
Best used decoratively with a flameless LED votive.
History
This lantern belongs to the decorative brass-and-glass candle lantern tradition popular in late 20th-century interiors, especially in bohemian, global, Moroccan-inspired, and Indian export-style décor. Its faceted frame, clear glass panels, and hanging ring echo older lantern forms, though the construction points to a decorative household piece rather than an early working oil lantern.
No maker’s mark or readable country label is present. A small black sticker remnant remains on the underside, but the text is no longer legible. For that reason, the piece is conservatively cataloged as a vintage brass-and-glass miniature candle lantern, maker unidentified, likely late 20th century.
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This is a small object with a lot of visual texture, which is exactly the sort of piece that makes a room feel collected rather than aggressively purchased in one panicked weekend.
Style it on a mantel, bookshelf, entry table, bar cart, powder room shelf, or bedside table. The aged brass surface brings warmth, while the glass panels add a quiet reflective quality. It works beautifully with layered antiques, carved wood, books, ceramics, woven textiles, and moody candlelit styling.
Its value is in atmosphere: a small, sculptural lantern with patina, age, and just enough imperfection to feel honest.
Product Details
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Attribute |
Detail |
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Dimensions |
2 in W x 4 in H |
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Material |
Brass-toned metal or copper-alloy sheet metal; clear glass panels |
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Condition |
Vintage condition with heavy patina, oxidation, tarnish, finish loss, scratches, surface wear, interior wax/heat residue, and visible soldered construction. Glass panels appear intact from photos with light clouding and wear. |
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Maker / Origin |
Maker unidentified; underside sticker remnant present but illegible |
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Period |
Likely late 20th century, c. 1970s–1990s |
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Style |
Vintage brass lantern, bohemian décor, Moroccan-inspired / Indian export-style decorative candle holder |
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Use |
Decorative use recommended; flameless LED votive preferred |
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Weight |
1 oz |
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
Antique
Verified Era
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Full condition documentation & detail shots
Excellent
Condition
Professionally assessed & photographed
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