19th Century Large French Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier

Presenting a beautiful 19C French gilt bronze 18 branch chandelier. Made in France circa 1880/90. 18 Branches and 18 bulbs. Rococo Revival (Third Republic) heavily influence...

PRESENTING A EXCEPTIONAL, RARE and MONUMENTAL Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces. These matching pair of wall sconces or wall lights are LARGE! Made in France, circa 1890 of solid brass in the Empire Style. Each, is three and a half foot tall (41 inches) and each has 5 branches/lights, with frosted glass flame/torch shades. Unusually, the branches, lights and shades all point downwards, probably due to the Size of each sconce. They are flush mounted wall sconces/lights and weigh around 30 lbs each. At the top they have the Classic ribbon bow. As you move downwards, the have a large convex medallion/armorial medallion, with swags and laurel wreaths below The lower portion has a central tassel swag over a fluted architectural column which ends with an acorn/flower bulb style finial. Each light branch is decorated with a floral curved and scrolling leaf. The rear of the sconces has all the ‘oxidization’ one would expect from late 19th century pieces. Fully operational and in great condition. Good quality casting. Not marked, but were undoubtedly made by a top French maker! WE ‘DARE’ YOU TO FIND ANOTHER PAIR! A 'FANTASTIC' match for the Empire Bedroom Set in our Collection as seen in the pics. Provenance: From the Private Collection of a Former Dallas French Antique...

A beautiful and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. alabaster and ormolu chandelier. The nine arm twelve light chandelier is centered by a striking foliate acorn shaped or...

A Fine Gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XVI taste, having guilloche patterned supports with floral garlands, a carved alabaster bowl issuing ten curving arms with scalloped alabaster...