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A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers
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A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
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A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers

This is a pair of decorative circular ceiling lights, the lights are open in the centre and they are decorated with toleware leaves in apple white which have beautiful faceted pear shaped lusters

A very pretty pair of lights made in French Toleware and a great look when lit up

There are 3 bulb holders on each light they are in good condition, the wiring is good and they will need to be connected to an electricity supply

The lamps are 14” in diameter and 22” high

CS77

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these White Toleware Ceiling Chandeliers to the 1920s.

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SA1075863
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CS77
Description
A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers
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This is a pair of decorative circular ceiling lights, the lights are open in the centre and they are decorated with toleware leaves in apple white which have beautiful faceted pear shaped lusters.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A pair of white painted metal open basket chandeliers featuring foliate leaf motifs, candle bulb holders, and suspended glass droplets.
fig 1. A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers

A very pretty pair of lights made in French Toleware and a great look when lit up

There are 3 bulb holders on each light they are in good condition, the wiring is good and they will need to be connected to an electricity supply

The lamps are 14” in diameter and 22” high

CS77

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these White Toleware Ceiling Chandeliers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075863
Dealers Internal Ref
CS77
Elmgarden
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A pair of white painted metal open basket chandeliers featuring foliate leaf motifs, candle bulb holders, and suspended glass droplets.
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Archive I A pair of white painted metal open basket chandeliers featuring foliate leaf motifs, candle bulb holders, and suspended glass droplets.

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A pair of white painted metal open basket chandeliers featuring foliate leaf motifs, candle bulb holders, and suspended glass droplets.
A Pair of White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandeliers
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A pair of white painted metal open basket chandeliers featuring foliate leaf motifs, candle bulb holders, and suspended glass droplets.
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Toleware refers to decorative items crafted from painted, lacquered, or enamelled sheet metal, a technique popularised in 18th-century Europe. Toleware chandeliers combine light metalwork with floral or leaf motifs and light-reflecting glass or crystal elements.

Traditional toleware lighting consists of hand-cut or pressed sheet iron or tin coated in paint finishes. Frame components are joined by soldering or small rivets, often embellished with suspended glass droplets and candle-style bulb holders.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age-related patination, subtle chippings to the paintwork, visible hand-solder joints, and hand-formed sheet metal foliage. Modern reproductions tend to feature uniform spray finishes, heavier cast alloys, and machine-cut glass drops.

A matching pair of light fittings can be hung symmetrically above a long dining table or a central kitchen island to create visual balance. They are also placed in hallways or guest bedrooms to introduce textured metalwork into neutral decor schemes.

Dust the metal frame regularly using a dry, soft bristle brush to clear debris from detailed foliage crevices. Avoid water and harsh chemical cleaners on the painted surfaces to prevent oxidisation and paint loss, wiping glass drops gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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