Important Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandelier
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Important Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandelier
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Diameter: 37 in (93.98 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: Stock Number: L3431stDibs: LU88192153132
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