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A 12 Branch Gilt Brass Chandelier
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for sale €19,305     $20,955
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A 12 Branch Gilt Brass Chandelier

19th century
Description

A 12 branch Gilt Brass chandelier removed from an Aberdeen country house. Attributed to Rettie & Co. rewired and PAT tested. C 1835-1840.

There is an extra lenght of 66cm on the chain.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Twelve Branch Brass Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA593866
Dealers Internal Reference
560
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Description
A 12 branch Gilt Brass chandelier removed from an Aberdeen country house. Attributed to Rettie & Co. rewired and PAT tested. C 1835-1840.

There is an extra lenght of 66cm on the chain.

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Twelve Branch Brass Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA593866
Dealers Internal Ref
560
Blank Canvas Antiques
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A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings.
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Archive I A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings.

A 12 Branch Gilt Brass Chandelier

Archive II A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings. View II
Archive III A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings. View III
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Archive VII A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings. View VII
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Blank Canvas Antiques
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Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 97
Items Sold 1,150
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A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings.
A 12 branch Gilt Brass chandelier
Ref: SA593866
A two-tier gilt brass chandelier featuring twelve scrolling acanthus leaf branches holding electric candle fittings.
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scroll arms, Two-tier arrangement, C-scroll detailing, Baluster central stem
  • SizeH 79.5 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

A 12 branch gilt brass chandelier from the nineteenth century exhibits a French Rococo Revival style with a distinctive two-tier arrangement. The piece comes in a bright gold colour with detailed ormolu surfaces, showing acanthus leaf scroll arms, C-scroll detailing, and a baluster central stem. The top tier supports four candle fittings on curving arms, while the lower tier holds eight matching arms, all fitted with electric candle tubes and visible wiring. Chains and hanging hardware secure the fixture at the top, leading down through the elaborately cast central column. Measuring 79.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 76 cm deep, this large multi-tiered lighting fixture is designed to serve as a central overhead statement piece in principal reception rooms, grand hallways, or dining spaces within a period home. The polished metal catches the light across every cast curve and scroll, bringing traditional nineteenth-century craftsmanship into a domestic interior.

FAQs

Rococo style chandeliers originate from eighteenth-century France, characterised by asymmetrical curves, elaborate leaf motifs, scroll arms, and ornate gilt finishes. These light fittings emphasise naturalistic forms such as acanthus foliage and C-scroll designs to create visual movement.

Historically, these light fittings were cast in brass or bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods before being hand-chased for fine detail. The surfaces were treated through fire-gilding or electroplating with gold to produce a durable, reflective finish.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased details, threaded rod assemblies, subtle variations in cast metal thickness, and evidence of historical re-wiring. Wear on the gilding typically occurs on raised edges, while natural oxidisation accumulates in recessed areas of the casting.

An ornate gilt brass light fitting provides architectural contrast when hung above a minimalist dining table or within an entrance hallway featuring plain walls. The warm metal tones and sculptural branches complement both classic plasterwork and modern interior schemes.

Dust the fixture regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a fine brush to clear recessed ornamentation. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or chemical cleaners that can remove delicate gilding, and ensure electrical components are checked by a qualified electrician.
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