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French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier

$98,000
£74,160.72
€85,530.57
CA$136,850.24
A$153,316.45
CHF 79,801.07
MX$1,867,100.86
NOK 1,016,559.21
SEK 957,311.92
DKK 638,474.81
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About the Item

An elegant and extremely high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period crystal and ormolu chandelier, circa 1805. The beautiful ten light chandelier is centered by a beautiful richly chased bottom ormolu acorn finial surrounded by an exquisite array of prism cut crystal pendants. Elegant swaging crystal garlands extend upwards with lightly curved fluted ormolu supports with finely detailed blooming flowers and the eternal flame. The pierced central tier displays most decorative scrolled Rinceau designs and lovely triangular patterns with additional prism shaped crystal pendants and impressive richly chased tied berried laurel wreaths with an exquisite central cut crystal reserve. The elegantly curved arms each display spiral fluted designs and most decorative flared candle cups. Fine diamond shaped ormolu chains and beautiful swaging crystal garlands lead upwards to the striking top crown with impressive pierced palmettes and additional lovely crystal pendants. All original gilt throughout. *Shade shown for display purposes only, sold separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.25 in (130.18 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1805
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 131931stDibs: LU949934449762

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