19th century Large French crystal chandelier
Specification
- Reference number:
- 433
- Diameter:
- 65 cm
- Height:
- 115 cm
- Material:
- Bronze/Crystal
- Status
- Sold
Description
An excellent and original French chandelier with 9 light.
'Cage' form; With 9 scrolled candle arms and 3 main arms.
The main arms are festooned with large crystal flower rosettes.
Bobeches (drip pans) in typical French floral shaped motif.
On the 'cage' arms there are crystal poignards.
The central shaft is covered with 6 crystal glass forms.
The chandelier is richly decorated with large clear, champagne- and light amethyst-coloured cut crystal pendants, flower rosettes and stars.
The patina of the chandelier is original and dark.
The crown 'Couronne' with 6 arms decorated with clear crystal pendants and flower rosettes.
Below the chandelier is a facetted ball.
France, Paris, 19th century.
Originally this chandelier was made for candles. Later he was electrified. If desired we can make him suitable for candles again.
The chandelier is perfectly restored: professionally cleaned; the electrical wiring and fittings are replaced.