Lot 158
  • 158

A German Neoclassical ormolu and cut-glass twelve-light chandelier possibly by the workshop of Werner and Neffen, Berlin, 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • height 43 in.; diameter 36 in.
  • 109 cm; 91.5 cm
the upper pierced corona issuing drops with leaf-cast mounts issuing further drops above two further tiers of pierced coronae the lowest issuing twelve candlearms and foliate mounts above a futher central ring issuing drops. Wired for electricity.

Condition

Minor chips to the cut glass. Minor marks and traces of oxidation to the ormolu. WIth minor surface dirt, which can easily be cleaned. In otherwise good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The workshop of Werner und Mieth was founded in Berlin in 1792 on Friedrichswerde, Jägerstraße 64. In 1822 they changed their name into Werner und Neffen.