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How do I date chandelier crystals?
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To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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c1890-1900 Antique Anglo-Irish Traditional Cut Leaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
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Antique 1890s Irish Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965
By Jonas Hilde
Located in New York, NY
, 1965. The fixture was made to order and was not produced in quantity. 36 triple lead crystal elements
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Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
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Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
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