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Pair of Lustres Victorian Circa 1880
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Pair of Lustres Victorian Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A good pair of Opaline Victorian Lustres in fantastic original condition with no losses or additions, chips or cracks, a rare find for something around 140 years old.

This outstanding pair have a very restrained look with lovely prism drops and gilt highlighting.

For other decorative items please view our stock page here, or for a more extensive inventory please visit our website.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Mantel Lustres to the Victorian era.

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SA1150893
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1681
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Description
A good pair of Opaline Victorian Lustres in fantastic original condition with no losses or additions, chips or cracks, a rare find for something around 140 years old.

This outstanding pair have a very restrained look with lovely prism drops and gilt highlighting.

For other decorative items please view our stock page here, or for a more extensive inventory please visit our website.
Frank Craig Antiques

www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Mantel Lustres to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150893
Dealers Internal Ref
1681
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A pair of Victorian frosted white glass lustres featuring crenellated gilt-rimmed tops and suspended clear cut-crystal spearhead prisms.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian frosted white glass lustres featuring crenellated gilt-rimmed tops and suspended clear cut-crystal spearhead prisms.

Pair of Lustres Victorian Circa 1880

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A pair of Victorian frosted white glass lustres featuring crenellated gilt-rimmed tops and suspended clear cut-crystal spearhead prisms.
Pair of Lustres Victorian Circa 1880
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A pair of Victorian frosted white glass lustres featuring crenellated gilt-rimmed tops and suspended clear cut-crystal spearhead prisms.
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Victorian glass mantel lustres are decorative nineteenth-century glass vessels designed to reflect and amplify light using suspended cut glass or crystal prisms, traditionally displayed in pairs upon a fireplace mantelpiece.

These pieces were produced using blown or moulded glassoften frosted, opalescent, or colouredaccented with hand-applied gilding or enamel decoration, and fitted with heavy cut lead crystal drops suspended by wire hooks.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-faceted crystal prisms attached via wire connections, original hand-painted gilt borders showing minor rubbing, and polished or ground bases typical of late nineteenth-century glass production.

These decorative objects are positioned symmetrically on a fireplace mantel, sideboard top, or central dining table to catch both natural daylight and artificial evening light.

Dust the surfaces gently with a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth, and carefully detach the crystal drops to clean them individually in warm water while avoiding wet contact with gilded areas.
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