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French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good quality early 20th century French gilt bronze antique chandelier with slender tapering central column featuring leaf and beaded design, finished with decorative ring finial underneath. The stylish chandelier has five 'S' shaped arms of square form, with gadroon and beaded bobeche trays and cups.

The light hangs on an adjustable 9 inch chain and comes with a foliate ceiling rose cup. The gilt bronze has been cleaned and lacquered and the chandelier has been rewired and is in working order.

Height - 51 cm (20 inches)

Width - 58 cm (23 inches)

Depth - 58 cm (23 inches)

Circa - 1920

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

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View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

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Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192968
Dealers Notes

ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
A very good quality early 20th century French gilt bronze antique chandelier with slender tapering central column featuring leaf and beaded design, finished with decorative ring finial underneath.
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The stylish chandelier has five 'S' shaped arms of square form, with gadroon and beaded bobeche trays and cups.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A French gilt bronze five-arm chandelier featuring curved candle arms, reeded collars, and a fluted central stem suspended by a metal chain.
fig 1. French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier

The light hangs on an adjustable 9 inch chain and comes with a foliate ceiling rose cup. The gilt bronze has been cleaned and lacquered and the chandelier has been rewired and is in working order.

Height - 51 cm (20 inches)

fig 2. A French gilt bronze five-arm chandelier featuring curved candle arms, reeded collars, and a fluted central stem suspended by a metal chain.
fig 2. French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier

Width - 58 cm (23 inches)

Depth - 58 cm (23 inches)

Circa - 1920

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 3. A French gilt bronze five-arm chandelier featuring curved candle arms, reeded collars, and a fluted central stem suspended by a metal chain.
fig 3. French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192968
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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A French gilt bronze five-arm chandelier featuring curved candle arms, reeded collars, and a fluted central stem suspended by a metal chain.
French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier
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French gilt bronze chandeliers became prominent during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, crafted for aristocratic residences and public buildings. Known for their meticulous bronze casting and fine chasing, these light fittings evolved through Louis XIV, XV, XVI, and Empire styles, incorporating classical motifs and balanced architectural proportions.

Traditional French chandeliers were constructed from cast bronze, often treated with a fire-gilding technique using gold and mercury to produce an ormolu finish. Supporting elements frequently include chased brass fittings, ceramic or glass candle sleeves, and occasionally crystal droppers or central glass columns.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast weight, crisp hand-chased surface details, and distinct assembly marks such as numbered components or hand-cut threads. Genuine gilt bronze also displays natural tonal variation and soft wear on raised points rather than a uniform modern painted finish.

A gilt bronze chandelier serves as a focal point above a dining table, in a formal hallway, or central to a sitting room. Pairing classical metallic fittings with modern neutral wall tones and crisp architectural moulding creates a balanced, eclectic interior aesthetic.

Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth or feather duster prevents grime buildup on intricate carvings. Abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners should be avoided, as they can strip original gilding or lacquer finishes; mild soapy water applied sparingly with a microfibre cloth is recommended for deep cleaning.
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