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French Gilded Birdcage 7 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded Birdcage 7 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 March 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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Description

A French gilded brass and crystal 7 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the six leaf scrolling arms with crystal bobeche drip pans, issuing from an ornate leaf cage centre with single inverted light fitting with scrolling leaf canopy, decorated overall in crystal 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: 23"/59cm W: 20"/51cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05299

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112236
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05299
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 six leaf scrolling arms with crystal bobeche drip pans, issuing from an ornate leaf cage centre with single inverted light fitting with scrolling leaf canopy, decorated overall in crystal 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: 23"/59cm W: 20"/51cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05299

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112236
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05299
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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O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
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An ornate seven-light gilded metal birdcage chandelier featuring cascading cut-glass crystal droplets against a dark background.
French Gilded Birdcage 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 Chateau
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Crystal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBirdcage frame, Crysatal pendeloques, Scroll arms, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Birdcage chandeliers originated in Europe during the 18th century, taking their name from the skeletal metal framework that resembles a traditional birdcage, often adorned with cascading crystal droplets.

These fixtures typically feature cast bronze or brass frames, frequently with a gilded finish, combined with hand-cut lead crystal prisms, beads, and pendeloques.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the casting quality of the metal frame, the hand-cut facets and mineral content of the glass or crystal drops, and the method of wire installation and pin attachments.

Suspending an ornate historic lighting fixture in a minimalist or modern room creates a striking focal point through the juxtaposition of eras and textures.

Crystals should be cleaned in place using a specialized non-drip spray and a microfiber cloth, or removed individually and washed in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals on the metal finish.
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