Lot 97
  • 97

A gilt-bronze chandelier Empire, circa 1810

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

Description

  • gilt-bronze, bronze, marble
  • approx. 75cm. high incl. chains, 62cm. diameter.; 2ft. 5½in., 2ft. ½in.
with twelve lights ornamented with a mask together with chains and a ceiling corona

Condition

Generally this is in very good condition. There is some characteristic wear to the gilding. There are no drip-pans. Two nozzles are non-matching. It is a very attractive piece.
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