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French Gilt Tolewear Chandelier Hung with Amber Crystal Teardrops
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French Gilt Tolewear Chandelier Hung with Amber Crystal Teardrops

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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French Gilt Tolewear Chandelier Hung with Amber Crystal Teardrops

This is a stunning piece, the gilded toleware frame is hung with long teardrop crystals in amber

A truly lovely piece and so pretty, it has 6 sconces, it is in good condition and looks wonderful when alight

The Chandelier is 19” in diameter and 30” tall, this includes a short chain which could be altered

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.KF174

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Gilt Toleware Chandelier to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221276
Dealers Internal Reference
KF174
Description
French Gilt Tolewear Chandelier Hung with Amber Crystal Teardrops

This is a stunning piece, the gilded toleware frame is hung with long teardrop crystals in amber

A truly lovely piece and so pretty, it has 6 sconces, it is in good condition and looks wonderful when alight.
Elmgarden

The Chandelier is 19” in diameter and 30” tall, this includes a short chain which could be altered

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.KF174

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Gilt Toleware Chandelier to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221276
Dealers Internal Ref
KF174
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elmgarden Profile Page

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A French gilt metal toleware chandelier featuring curved foliage branches, candle-style bulb holders, clear beaded swags, and suspended amber glass teardrops.
French Gilt Tolewear Chandelier Hung with Amber Crystal Teardrops
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A French gilt metal toleware chandelier featuring curved foliage branches, candle-style bulb holders, clear beaded swags, and suspended amber glass teardrops.
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French toleware lighting refers to light fixtures constructed from painted, lacquered, or gilded sheet metal, known as tole. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, this style frequently incorporates organic form elements such as leaves, petals, and scrolling tendrils.

Vintage French chandeliers commonly combine a structural framework of gilded or painted iron and sheet metal with decorative accents. These accents often include moulded glass candle pans, hand-cut crystal drops, and glass bead garlands.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age-related oxidisation on the gilded metal, hand-welded or riveted construction, and period-appropriate electrical wiring or historic conversion marks from original candle fittings.

A gilt toleware chandelier serves as a focal point above a dining table, within an entryway, or in a bedroom, where the warm gold tones and amber glass drops provide visual warmth against neutral plaster walls.

Clean the metal framework using a soft, dry lint-free cloth without abrasive cleaners to protect the gilt finish. Individual crystal teardrops and glass swags can be gently wiped using a damp cloth moistened with diluted isopropyl alcohol.
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