Lot 21
  • 21

An Italian gilt-metal-mounted carved giltwood six branch chandelier, Genoese late 18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • approx: 114cm. high, 89cm. diam.; 3ft. 8¾in., 2ft. 11in.

Condition

Gilding worn in places as visible from photograph. Some drops replaced. The flaring tubular section at the top of the stem may well be a later replacement. Glass is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. In overall good condition.
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