French gilt and cut-glass ‘Crown’ Chandelier
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French gilt and cut-glass ‘Crown’ Chandelier
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French gilt and cut-glass ‘Crown’ Chandelier:
with shaped central band of bold classical scrolling decoration; the struts with cut glass beaded trellis bearing a bead basket with acorn finial; dressed profusely with variously shaped cut glass pendants and rosettes.
Circa 1910, restored, with internal splay of lights.
| Height: | 24¾" | - | 63.0cm |
| Width: | 19" | - | 48.0cm |
Glossary Words
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
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.
French 'pear' pendant
Pear-shaped pendant with flat front and star-cut back, the angular edges giving a sharper form than the English pear.
