Bowl lantern
Matthew Boulton (Birmingham 1728 - Birmingham 1809)
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Gilt, Glass, Ormolu, Wood
Measurements
720 mm (Height); 295 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Osterley Park and House, London
NT 771984.2
Summary
One of a pair of lanterns of ormolu and glass supported by dolphins at the top of a clear glass bowl. On modern bases of gilt wood. These were designed as hanging lamps presumably altered when being converted to electricity. Designed by Adam. The metalwork is attributed to Matthew Boulton.
Makers and roles
Matthew Boulton (Birmingham 1728 - Birmingham 1809), maker