Pair of unusual oval gilt Wall Lights with cut glass waterfall pendants
test
Pair of unusual oval gilt Wall Lights with cut glass waterfall pendants
4934
Pair of unusual oval gilt Wall Lights with cut glass waterfall pendants:
the pierced oval gallery inset with facet-cut glass oval-shaped prisms; dressed with long rule-cut waterfall pendants; with circular flower backplate and five reeded candle-holders. Late 19th Century and restored. (Height does not include candles.)
| Height: | 12" | - | 30.0cm |
| Width: | 18½" | - | 47.0cm |
| Projection: | 10½" | - | 26.5cm |
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.
'waterfall' pendants
Long rule-cut pendant giving the impression of a waterfall; mainly used for lustre candlesticks.
