Large Brass & Cut Glass Hall Lantern, c.1910 Books - Philosophy The work is well done

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Large Brass & Cut Glass Hall Lantern, c.1910 Books - Philosophy The work is well doneAn exceptional brass and cut glass hall lantern of large proportions, c. 1910. Complete with period rise and fall pully bracket (detachable). The swept arms terminate in fine spirals above a brass lantern frame with an intricate art nouveau design to the top edge. The thick bevelled glass panels each boast finely cut stars which glisten when illuminated. The panel door is opened with a classical 'scroll in hand' finial. There is some light wear