Large Antique French Renaissance Style Brass Electric Chandelier with 18 Lights

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Large Antique French Renaissance Style Brass Electric Chandelier with 18 Lights

About the Item

This impressive chandelier was made in France in the late 19th century. The chandelier has 6 arms each divided into three arms and has in total 18 bulbs. The piece is completely made in brass and it is decorated with many classic Renaissance ornaments such as scrolls and acanthus leaves. It has a beautiful patine built up over the many years. The chandelier has an impressive diameter of 42 inches and a height of 30.7 inches. The chandelier is now wired for electricity with E14 fixtures. Originally it was a gas chandelier made for city gas. The 19th century saw the advent of a new source of energy and lighting produced from the distillation of coal: town gas, also known as manufactured gas. This invention provided heat and light and was an integral feature of an innovative century. In the mid 19th century all medium-sized and major cities in France had their gasworks and public distribution networks. Until the First World War, the gas lamp remained the most popular source for lighting. After the war, the incandescent lamp would continue to gain ground. However, this was a gradual process, so that the gas lamp remained a normal phenomenon until the Second World War. During the Second World War, the supply of fuel through pipes in Western Europe largely came to a standstill. As a result, after the war, people had to start all over again with setting up things like mains networks, lighting, and heating. This led to the large abolition of gas as a fuel for lighting. With this, it was also done with the gas lamp as lighting for the home Condition details: The chandelier was converted to an electric fixture. One arm was broken and it was brazed with silver. All wiring was checked both optical as measured and is in good condition. The chandelier is without defects and is solid and ready for use.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.7 in (77.98 cm)Diameter: 42 in (106.68 cm)
Style:
Renaissance (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Repaired: see main description. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Casteren, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU970922943012