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Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
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Louis XV style gilt bronze and crystal twelve-light chandelier.
Stock Number: L302
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Diameter: 32 in (81.28 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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