Lot 85
  • 85

A pair of Italian gilt-metal and carved giltwood coloured and cut-glass chandeliers, Genoese late 18th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • pine, cut-glass
  • each approx: 110cm. high, 102cm. diameter; 3ft.6in., 3ft.3½in.
with eight candlearms

Condition

Some losses to gilding on the stem. Some evidence of minor worm which appears to be no longer active. The chandeliers are dirty and would benefit from a light clean. In otherwise good condition.
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