French six branch gilded and black bronze ‘Petit Trianon’ Chandelier
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French six branch gilded and black bronze ‘Petit Trianon’ Chandelier
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French six branch gilded and black bronze ‘Petit Trianon’ Chandelier:
the centre urn profusely decorated with flowers and festoons; with three goat’s heads bearing ornamental flower-bud chain to the top canopy, with further chain festoons between each branch.
Circa 1880, after a design in the Petit Trianon, Versailles, Paris.
Originally for gas, now restored and prepared for electric wiring.
| Height: | 33" | - | 84.0cm |
| Width: | 22" | - | 56.0cm |
Glossary Words
Petit Trianon
Small chateau within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, Paris, built for Louis XV.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
