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Monumental Detroit Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier

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This Spectacular, custom-made chandelier is not only a work of art, but an astonishing piece of early 20th-Century American craftsmanship. Every part of this 500+ piece fixture is a solid piece of steel, iron, glass or brass! Chandelier features: - 8-spoke forged Iron frame - (8) Outward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with curved amber glass windows) - (8) Downward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with amber glass windows) - (8) Downward-facing lights with EC-200 "X-ray Refelctors" - (8) Outward-facing lights EC-200 "X-ray Refelctors" - (8) Downward-facing lights (in center) - Cast-brass hanger - Cast-brass crenellation - (9) Steel chains - (8) Cast-brass quatrefoil chain links - (6) Gilded steel rope ornaments - (17) Individual cast-brass leaf ornaments - Royal Blue and crimson red painted accents - New electrical wiring Condition: The entire chandelier has been cleaned and polished piece-by-piece and all of the deteriorated cloth-wrapped wires have been replaced with new, modern wiring. Beautiful original patina! This chandelier was originally installed in the famous Detroit Edison Service/ General Office Building auditorium in 1922. Designed by the distinguished Detroit architecture firm Smith Hinchman & Grylls, the Service building is a jewel of renaissance-revival architecture and has been a downtown Detroit landmark for nearly 100 years! With direction from the architect, the design and manufacture of these fantastic lights was completed by Luminaire Studios, the custom-design division of The National X-Ray Reflector Co. of Chicago. The National X-ray Reflector Co. (later the Curtis Lighting Co) was renowned for its line of highly-efficient glass 'reflector" shades and 'Eye Comfort" indirect lighting systems. The quality, and scale of this chandelier is absolutely exceptional and would make a striking addition to any Tudor, Gothic, or Renaissance-Revival interior. Old-world craftsmanship with modern-day electrics and fit for a medieval castle!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 110 in (279.4 cm)Diameter: 50 in (127 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The entire chandelier has been cleaned and polished piece-by-piece and all of the deteriorated cloth-wrapped wires have been replaced with new, modern wiring. Beautiful original patina! Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lafayette, IN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2680325486092
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