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French Late 19th Century Gilded Bronze 6 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Late 19th Century Gilded Bronze 6 Light Antique Chandelier

19th century
Sold 29 March 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French gilded bronze 6 light Mazarin antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf square gauge scrolling arms with large leaf millgrain bobeche drip pans and bulbous leaf candle sconces, issuing from a pierced decorative central urn stem with three ornate Bacchic heads with leaf base, having the original chain and ceiling rose, well cast and lovely original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 21"/53cm W: 29"/74cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04815

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1113231
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04815
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French gilded bronze 6 light Mazarin antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf square gauge scrolling arms with large leaf millgrain bobeche drip pans and bulbous leaf candle sconces, issuing from a pierced decorative central urn stem with three ornate Bacchic heads with leaf base, having the original chain and ceiling rose, well cast and lovely original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 21"/53cm W: 29"/74cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04815

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113231
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04815
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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French Late 19th Century Gilded Bronze 6 Light Antique Chandelier

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
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An ornate French late 19th-century gilt bronze six-light chandelier featuring figural mounts and scrolled arms against a dark background.
French late 19th Century Gilded Bronze 6 Light Antique Chandelier
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Figural mounts, Beaded trim, Urn central stem
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

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French gilt bronze or ormolu chandeliers gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the opulent tastes of the periods from Louis XIV through to the late Victorian and Belle Epoque eras, often incorporating classical architectural motifs.

These fixtures are typically crafted using cast bronze, which is then fire-gilded or chemically gilt to achieve a rich golden finish. Construction involves detailed hand-chasing, assembly of multiple cast components, and integrated wiring or candle sockets adapted over time.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine hand-chasing details, natural patination on the bronze substrate beneath the gilding, heavy cast weight, and traditional construction methods such as threaded rods and slotted screws rather than modern machine fasteners.

Pairing an ornate antique chandelier with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates a striking transitional contrast, drawing the eye upward while adding warmth, texture, and historical depth to a neutral room scheme.

Dust the fixture regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or moisture that can degrade the delicate gilt surface over time.
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