French Gilt Bronze Five Arm Chandelier by Petitot

An extremely good quality early 20th century French gilt bronze antique chandelier of elegant form by Atelier Petitot. The chandelier has a tapered and fluted central column with acanthus leaf detail and out swept body and it is finished with fluted and beaded decoration underneath with leaf finial. The beautifully made light has five curved arms, each with acorn finial and leaf detail, terminating to foliate and beaded bobeche trays.

The light hangs on an adjustable 36cm chain and foliate ceiling rose cup. The gilt bronze has been cleaned and lacquered and the chandelier has been rewired and is in working order.

The reverse of the casting is stamped with the makers name - Petitot

Height - 35 cm (13 ½ inches)

Width - 46 cm (18 inches)

Depth - 46 cm (18 inches)

Circa - 1910

Atelier Petitot was founded in Paris in 1878 by Antonin Petitot who was a bronze worker. The company made lighting for public buildings but quickly began making luxury lighting for private clients. His son, Henri took over the business in 1917 and became a producer of Art Deco lighting .

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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.

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