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French Gilded & Crystal 8 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded & Crystal 8 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Description

A French gilded brass and crystal 8 light antique chandelier, the leaf clad scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans, issuing from a tapering reeded column with elaborate leaf canopy, decorated overall in faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 24"/61cm W: 26"/66cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05838

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Crystal Chandelier to the 1920s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236380
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05838
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French gilded brass and crystal 8 light antique chandelier, the leaf clad scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans, issuing from a tapering reeded column with elaborate leaf canopy, decorated overall in faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 24"/61cm W: 26"/66cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05838

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Crystal Chandelier to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236380
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05838
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Boughton
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CH3 5UG
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An eight-light French gilded brass chandelier featuring decorative scroll arms and hanging faceted crystal drops.
French Gilded & Crystal 8 Light Antique Chandelier
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilded Brass, Crystal, Glass
  • ColourGold, Clear
  • MotifsScroll arms, Crystal droplets, Candle sleeves, Glass drip pans
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This French antique chandelier dates from the early 20th century. It is constructed from gilded brass and glass, showing a gold-coloured finish across its framework. The structure comprises eight light sources mounted on leaf-clad scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans. These arms issue from a tapering reeded column that terminates in an elaborate leaf canopy. The fitting is decorated overall with faceted crystal pendants and includes the original chain and ceiling rose. The hanging height measures 61 cm, with a width of 66 cm and a depth of 66 cm, excluding the chain and rose. In a modern interior, this light fixture is suited for suspension from a central living room or dining room ceiling to provide ambient illumination.

FAQs

Traditional French crystal chandeliers typically feature cast brass or bronze frames adorned with hand-cut crystal drops, scroll arms, and candle-style sockets. Popularised during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these fixtures were designed to maximize light reflection using faceted glass or rock crystal.

These chandeliers are generally crafted using solid cast brass or bronze that has been gilded or lacquered to produce a warm gold finish. The decorative elements consist of lead crystal or glass prisms suspended from wire pins, accompanied by glass drip pans beneath the light sockets.

Authentic pieces often display cast metalwork with visible hand-chased details, hand-pinned crystal droplets, and natural patination or light wear on the gilded surfaces. While electrical wiring may be a later addition, the original structure will feature traditional threaded iron central rods and hand-formed scrollwork.

A gilded crystal chandelier serves as a primary focal point when hung centrally in a dining room, entrance hall, or sitting room. Juxtaposing ornate metalwork against clean modern architecture or muted paint schemes highlights the historical craftsmanship without visual clutter.

Clean the chandelier by gently dusting with a soft dry microfibre cloth or wiping individual crystal drops using a solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Always isolate the electrical supply prior to cleaning, and avoid spraying liquids directly onto metal components to prevent tarnishing.
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