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Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze 6-Light Chandelier with Rock Crystals

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Louis XV style gilt bronze 6-light chandelier with rock crystals.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Diameter: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881919745682
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