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French Gilded & Crystal 7 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded & Crystal 7 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 November 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French gilded brass and crystal 7 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square gauge scrolling arms with floral bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a cage form interior with an inverted light fitting and central prismatic spike and 3 external prismatic spikes, with an elaborate canopy and glass baluster column, decorated overall with crystal faceted French slab pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 31"/79cm W: 17"/43cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04127

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Crystal Chandelier to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA832419
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04127
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 7 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the square gauge scrolling arms with floral bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a cage form interior with an inverted light fitting and central prismatic spike and 3 external prismatic spikes, with an elaborate canopy and glass baluster column, decorated overall with crystal faceted French slab pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 31"/79cm W: 17"/43cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04127

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Crystal Chandelier to the 1910s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832419
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04127
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
Location
2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 313
Items Sold 5,705
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An ornate antique French chandelier featuring a gilded frame, candle-style sleeves, and numerous cascading crystal pendants and drops.
French Gilded & Crystal 7 Light Antique Chandelier
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Period
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Crystal, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Prism crystal drops, Candle-style lamp holders, Central column stem
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

French crystal chandeliers gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries, evolving from simple wooden frames with brass branches to elaborate gilt bronze structures adorned with cut glass and crystal pendants designed to maximise candle reflection in royal salons.

Traditional antique chandeliers typically feature a cast bronze or brass framefrequently mercury-gilded or ormolu-finishedhand-wired with pin connections supporting lead crystal prisms, drops, and faceted glass beads.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut crystals with natural minor inclusions, traditional hand-filed metal joints, patinated bronze surfaces without modern electroplating, and wire bindings or pins securing the crystal drops rather than mass-produced metal clips.

An antique crystal chandelier creates a striking focal point when suspended above a contemporary dining table or within a minimalist hallway, providing a deliberate contrast between historic ornate craftsmanship and clean, modern architectural lines.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft ostrich feather duster and occasional cleaning of the crystals in situ using a lint-free cloth dampened with a mild solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that can damage the gilt finish.
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