Lot 27
  • 27

A Dutch Baroque brass twelve-light chandelier, 17th/18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Brass
  • 113cm. high, 26cm. wide; 3ft. 8½in., 10¼in.
the bulbous body issuing twelve scrolled arms 

Provenance

Acquired in 1949

Condition

A large and decorative piece in good condition. With minor tarnishing and pitting to the surface. The drip pans arms and stem have been drilled for electricity. The gilt brass has losses to the surface. The main stem would benefit form cleaning according to taste.
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