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French Large Crystal & Gilt 12 Light Antique Chandelier
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£7,950
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French Large Crystal & Gilt 12 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Description

A nice quality French gilded brass and crystal 12 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square gauge crystal clad scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans with bulbous leaf candle sconces, issuing from a cage form interior with a large prismatic crystal centre and ornate scrolling canopy with glass baluster column, decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants, nice quality and great large scale. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings. Provenance: From Charlie Watts The Rolling Stones Drummers Estate with an image of it in the room.

Dimensions: H: 46"/117cm W: 36"/92cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA00526A

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239184
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA00526A
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 nice quality French gilded brass and crystal 12 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square gauge crystal clad scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans with bulbous leaf candle sconces, issuing from a cage form interior with a large prismatic crystal centre and ornate scrolling canopy with glass baluster column, decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants, nice quality and great large scale. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings. Provenance: From Charlie Watts The Rolling Stones Drummers Estate with an image of it in the room.

Dimensions: H: 46"/117cm W: 36"/92cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA00526A

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239184
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA00526A
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
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A large French antique twelve-light chandelier featuring a gilded frame dressed with cut crystal teardrop pendants and central glass pinnacles.
French Large Crystal & Gilt 12 Light Antique Chandelier
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialCrystal, Gilt Brass, Glass
  • ColourGold and Clear
  • MotifsCut crystal drops, Scroll arms, Glass pinnacles, Candle sleeves
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

This early twentieth century French antique chandelier follows a French chateau style with a birdcage form in gold and clear tones, combining a gilded brass frame, glass components, and numerous cut crystal drops. The piece measures 117 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 92 cm deep, excluding chain and rose. Twelve lights branch outwards on scrolling arms fitted with glass bobeche drip pans and bulbous leaf candle sconces, surrounding a cage interior holding a large prismatic crystal centre and glass pinnacles. Ornate scrolling elements shape the upper canopy, which rises from a central glass baluster column. Faceted glass and crystal pendants hang densely throughout the structure, catching and reflecting light across the intricate metalwork. The design incorporates pointed finials rising above the light tiers and a prominent spherical pendant suspended beneath the lowest point. Suited for interior spaces requiring substantial overhead illumination, this twelve light fitting provides a dramatic focal point suspended from a ceiling fixture in a living room, dining room, or grand hallway.

FAQs

Traditional French chandeliers typically feature a cage-style metal frame crafted from gilt bronze or brass, embellished with cut crystal drops, pendeloques, and central glass pinnacles arranged across multiple tiers.

Historically, these light fixtures were constructed using hand-cast brass or bronze frame structures, finished with gold gilding or lacquer, and dressed with hand-cut lead crystal or blown glass prisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-bent metal arm structures, minor hand-cutting variations in the crystal drops, pin-hook attachment methods, and natural surface patination on the gilded brass elements.

A crystal lighting fixture can serve as a central focal point above a dining table or within an entryway, creating visual contrast when paired with modern minimalist furniture and neutral wall tones.

Dust the crystal drops regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, and gently clean glass components using an alcohol-based solution applied directly to the cloth rather than spraying the metal framework.
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