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19th Century French Waterfall and Bag Chandelier
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19th Century French Waterfall and Bag Chandelier

19th century
Sold 8 March 2025 · The English Interior
This “19th Century French Waterfall and Bag Chandelier” found a buyer.

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Description

Stunning antique French chandelier of classic waterfall and square bag design.

Featuring multiple rows of cut glass crystals and trailing crystal drops which are designed to catch the light beautifully.

This opulent and elegant chandelier would make the perfect focal point for any room in the house, making a bedroom or sitting room feel like a ballroom.

Original antique lighting pieces such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to find

Price: £800

Measures: 50cm high, width across top 10cm, width across bottom 30cm.

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this French Crystal Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125929
Description
Stunning antique French chandelier of classic waterfall and square bag design.
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Featuring multiple rows of cut glass crystals and trailing crystal drops which are designed to catch the light beautifully.
The English Interior
fig 1. A close-up photograph of an antique French waterfall and bag chandelier featuring cascading tiers of clear cut glass crystals and dangling prisms.
fig 1. 19th Century French Waterfall and Bag Chandelier

This opulent and elegant chandelier would make the perfect focal point for any room in the house, making a bedroom or sitting room feel like a ballroom.

Original antique lighting pieces such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to find

Price: £800

Measures: 50cm high, width across top 10cm, width across bottom 30cm.

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this French Crystal Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125929
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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A close-up photograph of an antique French waterfall and bag chandelier featuring cascading tiers of clear cut glass crystals and dangling prisms.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH WATERFALL AND BAG CHANDELIER
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A close-up photograph of an antique French waterfall and bag chandelier featuring cascading tiers of clear cut glass crystals and dangling prisms.
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialCut glass, Crystal, Brass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsCascading crystal beads, Drop prisms, Basket frame
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

A waterfall and bag chandelier features a tiered, cascading array of crystal octagonal beads forming a basket or bag shape, terminating in dangling icicle prisms.

These fixtures typically incorporate a brass or gilt bronze metal frame strung with hand-cut lead crystal beads and glass prisms.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut glass showing slight irregularities, pinned wire construction rather than modern machine welding, and patinated brass frames.

Pairing this traditional fixture with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a striking contrast that highlights the intricate glasswork as a focal point.

Dust gently with a soft brush and clean individual crystals in place using a mild solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, avoiding harsh chemicals on the metal frame.
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