Five candle-branch cut glass Chandelier of simple form
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Five candle-branch cut glass Chandelier of simple form
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Five candle-branch cut glass Chandelier of simple form:
the rope-twist branches bearing petal-edged candle pans;
the centre stem with thumb-press cutting and flower-cut
canopies; with decorative top stirrup and facet-cut bottom
finial. Circa 1860-80 and restored.
| Height: | 23¼" | - | 59cm |
| Width: | 24" | - | 61cm |
cut glass
Often now referred to as 'crystal', the glass was blown and shaped, then passed to a specialist cutter, who would polish and cut patterns to enhance its brilliance.
finial
Ornament forming a finishing flourish.
