A bronze, gilt-bronze, blue and cut-glass chandelier, Baltic/German in Empire style, late 19th/early 20th century

with a fountain corona with six candlearms each with three lights, the central ring with star motifs and diapers supporting pierced diaper shaped chains centred by a blue glass tapering baluster vase issuing a spray of drops the lower section with acanthus leaves and foliate cast finial, the whole hung with faceted beads and pear shaped drops; formerly fitted for electricity

In overall good conserved condition. The central ring is slightly misshapen but this is hardly noticeable and some of the fountain sprays have been slightly bent but can easily be straightened out. The piece is a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old very minor chips which are hardly noticeable and some of the drops have possibly been replaced.
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