French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Item Details

A vintage brass and crystal French Empire style basket chandelier. This formal piece has a brass corona with pierced foliate details, from which swags of faceted octagonal prisms tie into a lower frame of similar detail. Ten arms extend from the lower frame with foliate bobeches. Inner graduated tiers are adorned with similar hanging swags and cascades of prisms. A series of angled sockets are fitted to the interior and the chandelier uses candelabra size bulbs.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- to fair: some missing octagonal shaped prisms strands; some dangling prisms unattached but included; finish wear; untested.
- must be hardwired to electrical service.

Dimensions

Item #

17DET048-204