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Large French Gilt Brass Eight-arm Cut Glass Crystal Chandelier 27"
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Large French Gilt Brass Eight-arm Cut Glass Crystal Chandelier 27"

1920 - 1940
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"Large 20th century French gilt brass eight-arm chandelier with extensive cut glass crystal decoration. The ornate cast brass frame has eight scrolling arms, each with a single light, hung with graduated cut glass crystal drops and swags. Above is a decorative crown with further crystal drops and a central faceted crystal ball below. A substantial and good quality chandelier. This piece comes with a rose and chain measuring. 24cm

Dimensions in centimetres

H:60

W:69

D:69"

sku 3954

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this French Gilt Crystal Chandelier to the 1930s.

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SA1235732
Dealers Internal Reference
3954
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

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"Large 20th century French gilt brass eight-arm chandelier with extensive cut glass crystal decoration.
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The ornate cast brass frame has eight scrolling arms, each with a single light, hung with graduated cut glass crystal drops and swags.
Rupert Landen Antiques

Above is a decorative crown with further crystal drops and a central faceted crystal ball below. A substantial and good quality chandelier. This piece comes with a rose and chain measuring. 24cm

Dimensions in centimetres

H:60

W:69

D:69"

sku 3954

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this French Gilt Crystal Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235732
Dealers Internal Ref
3954
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
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An eight-arm French gilt brass chandelier decorated with scrolling foliate detail, faux candle sleeves, and faceted hanging cut-glass crystal drops.
Large French Gilt Brass Eight-Arm Cut Glass Crystal Chandelier 27"
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Cut Glass, Crystal
  • ColourGilt Gold
  • MotifsScrollwork arms, Faceted crystal drops, Faux candle sleeves, Central crystal ball finial

FAQs

Traditional French gilt chandeliers feature cast brass or bronze frames decorated with intricate scrollwork, leaf motifs, and multiple arms. They are adorned with hand-cut glass or lead crystal drops designed to catch and refract light across the room.

These fixtures were constructed using cast brass or bronze, often finished with gilt lacquer or Ormolu gilding. The decorative drops were produced from molded or hand-cut lead crystal glass connected with brass wire pins.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast-metal construction, hand-bent wire attachments for the crystal prisms, and natural oxidisation on unpolished metal surfaces. Looking closely at the crystal drops often reveals minor variations in hand-cutting rather than uniform modern machine moulding.

A classic chandelier can be installed above a dining table, in an entrance hall, or centrally in a living space to create architectural focus. Pairing ornate gilt metal with simple modern furnishings provides contrast in minimalist or transitional interior schemes.

Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth or feather duster. For deeper cleaning, individual crystal drops should be wiped using a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol or distilled water, taking care not to saturate the electrical wiring or submerge the metal frame.
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