Pair of large leaf-cut glass pillar Lustre Candlesticks
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Pair of large leaf-cut glass pillar Lustre Candlesticks
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Pair of large leaf-cut glass pillar Lustre Candlesticks:
with alternate slice cutting to the pillar flutes; the candle cups and pans with herringbone or leaf cutting, also on the star-cut base; dressed with ‘waterfall’ pendants. Circa 1830, restored.
| Height: | 12½" | - | 32.0cm |
| Width: | 5½" | - | 14.0cm |
Glossary Words
lustre
The literal meaning in French is 'chandelier', or 'shine'; in English, 'radiance' or 'reflected light'. This word is also used for a cut-glass candlestick, usually with a fringe of cut glass prisms.
'waterfall' pendants
Long rule-cut pendant giving the impression of a waterfall; mainly used for lustre candlesticks.
