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Large French Gilt-brass Table Lustre Candelabra Hung with Cut Glass Drops
Hand of Glory
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Large French Gilt-brass Table Lustre Candelabra Hung with Cut Glass Drops

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A lovely quality French gilt-brass table candleabra, early 20th Century, with six candlesconces and hung with tiers of cut glass drops, star shaped bosses and chains.

In excellent condition, it appears to be complate, the tip of the finial has a very tiny chip to the tip.

71cm high, 38cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Gilt Brass Lustre Candelabra to the 1910s.

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SA1157485
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SKU00000895
Description
A lovely quality French gilt-brass table candleabra, early 20th Century, with six candlesconces and hung with tiers of cut glass drops, star shaped bosses and chains.
In excellent condition, it appears to be complate, the tip of the finial has a very tiny chip to the tip.
Hand of Glory

71cm high, 38cm diameter.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Gilt Brass Lustre Candelabra to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157485
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000895
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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A tiered French gilt-brass candelabra decorated with multi-faceted cut glass drops and a central glass spire.
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Archive I A tiered French gilt-brass candelabra decorated with multi-faceted cut glass drops and a central glass spire.

Large French Gilt-brass Table Lustre Candelabra Hung with Cut Glass Drops

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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 175
Items Sold 2,430
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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For Sale
175
Sold
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A tiered French gilt-brass candelabra decorated with multi-faceted cut glass drops and a central glass spire.
Large French Gilt-Brass Table Lustre Candelabra Hung with Cut Glass Drops
Ref: SA1157485
A tiered French gilt-brass candelabra decorated with multi-faceted cut glass drops and a central glass spire.
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A table lustre candelabra is a decorative lighting piece featuring branching candle holders embellished with faceted glass or crystal drops designed to catch and refract light. Popular in 18th and 19th-century European interiors, particularly in France, these items functioned as statement table centrepieces.

Traditional French table lustres feature cast brass, bronze, or chased gilt-metal bases combined with hand-cut crystal or moulded glass pendants. The glass drops are typically attached using fine wire pins to allow movement and maximum reflection.

Authentic pieces feature hand-chased metal details, slight irregularities in hand-cut glass prisms, and original wire pin attachments showing natural patina or oxidisation. Overall weight is also a key marker, as genuine brass or bronze castings and lead crystal are heavy.

A table lustre can be styled as a focal point on a contemporary dining table, a grand sideboard, or a marble fireplace mantelpiece. Pairing its detailed metallic and glass silhouette with minimal, textured backgrounds creates a balanced visual contrast.

Dust the metal base and glass drops regularly with a soft, dry brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on gilt brass to preserve the original surface finish, and gently wipe glass drops using a cloth moistened with diluted isopropyl alcohol.
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