Pair of imposing rock crystal Louis XV style cage chandeliers

About the Item

Pair of grand rock crystal chandeliers in the Louis XV style. Original circa 1910 Gilt bronze frame with 64 lights, with an antique finish, redressed in rock crystal by Dimitri Stefanov. Dimensions : Height 300 cm x 180 cm diameter. All redressed and rewired in with rock crystal pendants. Made in the form of a cage with triple crown above, the central baluster is clad in rock crystal surrounded by sixteen lower arms forming the main cage each terminating in a rock crystal bobeche and candle holder from which rock crystal candle tubes arise. From this hang massive hand carved 30cm rock crystal plaques above which are beautiful rock crystal rosettes. Set inside this primary ring is an offset smaller ring of a further eight arms each terminating in the same lighting finish from which rock crystal half pear drops hang. Above this main cage is a smaller crown of sixteen rock crystal lights again with further rosettes and plaques which hang below each arm. Climbing further up the rock crystal clad baluster is a decorative second crown which again has eight huge rock crystal plaques atopped with further rosettes. The final upper third crown features a further eight bulbs surrounded by sixteen smaller arms each terminating in a rock crystal plaque and rosette. In total 64 bulbs illuminate each of the monumental chandeliers. The lower baluster all terminates with large rock crystal dish below which hangs a large rock crystal finial. Every crystal and rosette has been lovingly repined by hand for maximum stability and longevity. This pair would grace any palace, museum, or stately home. Wired for modern day use but can be rewired for US spec at no additional charge. my instagram dimitristefanov1

Dimensions:

Height: 118.12 in (300 cm)Diameter: 70.87 in (180 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

220-240v

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Rock Crystal

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1910

Condition:

Rewired: Has been rewired to modern day standards. Can be rewired for US spec at no additional charge. Replacements made: Original damaged crystal of poor quality has been replaced with rock crystal.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1426239393342

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