Six branch silver and cut-glass ‘bell flower’ Chandelier
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Six branch silver and cut-glass ‘bell flower’ Chandelier
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Six branch silver and cut-glass ‘bell flower’ Chandelier:
the rope-twist ‘J’ arms with corresponding scrolls above with cut glass
‘bell flower’ pendants; the top canopy and candle pans dressed with
oval-shaped prisms and ‘icicle’ pendants.
Circa 1860-70 and restored.
| Height: | 48" | - | 122.0cm |
| Width: | 33½" | - | 85.0cm |
Glossary Words
'oval' prism
Named for its shape; this facet-cut glass prism is often used in graduated chains. Originally French, from the mid-18th century, they were made right the way through to the modern day. A thinner variety is also used on Swedish chandeliers.
'icicle' pendant
Tapered cut-glass pendant with multi-facetted cutting, in the shape of an icicle.
Second Empire
Refers to the reign of Napoleon III (1850-70) which had more flamboyant styles than 'Empire', with more curlicues. The Empress Eugénie revived the Louis XVI style, together with an eclectic mix of sources. Many of our gilt-and-glass French chandeliers are Second Empire.
