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French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier

About the Item

A most impressive French 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and ormolu eight light, four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant ormolu acorn finial with a foliate back plate set at the striking central alabaster bowl which houses four light bulbs offering a warm glow through the alabaster. The four arms are decorated with richly chased pierced palmettes back plates, and display foliate candle cups with rich frosted glass eternal flame covers. Above the ormolu elegant four chains is the rich pierced ormolu canopy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74531stDibs: LU949925511382
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