Charles X Crystal Lustres

Splendid continuous hand-painted scenes adorn these graceful and rare Viennese silver and enamel candlesticks. Adorned with scenes of gods and goddesses from classical mythology, these lights are executed with exceptional detail and artistry. A fantastic testament to the skilled artisans of Austria, they exemplify remarkable design and craftsmanship. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of decorative art with examples dating back almost 3,000 years to Mycenaean Greece. The methods used in the enameling process have changed very little since that time. Enamel is actually glass colored with metallic pigments that are fused to metal by firing. Because different colors fire at different temperatures, it was essential that the artist paint the colors that required the highest heat first, adding the others in descending order of their firing temperature. The forte of the Viennese enamellers...

This candle holder by renowned porcelain manufacturer Jacob Petit is extravagantly designed in the form of a majestic peacock. Petit owned one of the most important and well-known po...

This remarkably detailed pair of American Brilliant Period cut glass candlesticks combine the Russian and Swirl patterns. The candlesticks' capital and base display the deeply cut and highly polished pyramidal stars and strawberry diamonds...

This incredibly rare pair of antique candlesticks, comprised of beautifully polished agate stone mounted in gilded silver, was crafted by Edward Farrell, one of the finest craftsmen working in the Rococo Revival style. Opulent yet well-balanced, with wide octagonal bases, scallop bobeches and an intricate floral motif, these intriguing lights were most certainly made for an affluent member of society. Farrell, who worked with Paul Storr, excelled at creating highly figurative, elaborate pieces, and was known as a specialist in historical plate. He also supplied Frederick, the Duke of...

This remarkable Sheffield silver plate candelabrum by celebrated English silversmith Matthew Boulton displays all of the timeless elegance and style of the period. Masterfully crafte...

An exceptional pair of hand-chased doré bronze candelabra by the distinguished French sculptor Eugène Lelièvre, and foundered by Susse Freres of...

A Baccarat Crystal Lustre Candlestick with etched glass hurricane shade and frosted figural dolphin. Both shade and base are signed Baccarat and are in virtually unused condition .T...

A exquisite 5-arm Solid Brass and various colors Crystal pendants Mounted Lustre Candelabra. May be used as a centerpiece, on top of sideboard or s...

These beautifully proportioned candleholders feature sage green Wedgwood jasper ware medallions set in square marble footed plinth bases. They are ...

A exquisite 4-arm Solid Brass and various green and crystal clear Crystal pendants Mounted Lustre Candelabra. May be used as a centerpiece, on top ...

A Stylish Example of a Fine Single Bohemian Hand Cut Crystal White Enamel Lusters or Candlestick of outstanding quality and of standard proportions. Third Quarter of the Nineteenth C...

Two-light candelabra lustres by John Blades, circa 1820.