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Fontana Arte
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Rare, documented glass lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1940
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Stunning large blue glass lantern with etched rhombus pattern and fine brass work.
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This handmade piece is lovely to see in person, lit or unlit.
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It mainly consists of a handblown lantern in a brass frame. The flat bottom glass part is again safeguarded with a flat thick glass disk.
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All elements are in very good condition with no cracks o chips.
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The brass comes in its original dark and even patina.
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It has got 2 sockets for e26/27 bulbs, 110/220V, max wattage 60W per bulb, Led's are possible and recommended due to heat exposure of the glass.
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The height can be customized. We have rewired the main cable.
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Measurements: 12.6" x 14.96" (height) 38.58" total drop.
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Literature: Il vetro, settembre 1940, p. 322 The Arting Company (Editore), Repertorio Fontana Arte 1933-1943 dalle immagini dell"epoca, Genova, 2012, p. 146.
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