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French Gilded & Crystal 11 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded & Crystal 11 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 February 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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Description

A French gilded brass and crystal 11 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 10 reeded leaf scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an ornate birdcage interior with a single inverted light fitting and scrolling canopy, decorated overall in faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose, nice patination and good wide proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 23"/59cm W: 30"/76cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05316

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115590
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05316
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 11 light birdcage form antique chandelier, the 10 reeded leaf scrolling arms with glass bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an ornate birdcage interior with a single inverted light fitting and scrolling canopy, decorated overall in faceted crystal pendants and having the original chain and ceiling rose, nice patination and good wide proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 23"/59cm W: 30"/76cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05316

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115590
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05316
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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Chester
CH3 5UG
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An ornate antique French chandelier featuring an eleven-light arrangement with gilded metal framework and hanging crystal drops against a dark background.
French Gilded & Crystal 11 Light Antique Chandelier
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An ornate antique French chandelier featuring an eleven-light arrangement with gilded metal framework and hanging crystal drops against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateaux
  • MaterialGilded brass, Cut crystal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScroll arms, Crystal drops, Gilded frame, Bobeches
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

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French crystal chandeliers gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries in royal palaces and chateaux, evolving from simple wooden frames with glass pendants to elaborate gilded bronze and cut-crystal masterpieces that maximised candlelight.

Authentic period pieces typically feature cast or forged brass and bronze frames with applied gold gilt, fitted with hand-cut lead crystal prisms, drops, and bobeches held together by wire pins or intricate metal connections.

Authentication involves examining the casting quality of the metal, the composition and hand-cut facets of the crystal prisms, the presence of historical wiring methods or socket types, and the overall wear consistent with age.

Such statement fixtures provide a striking focal point when hung in contemporary dining rooms, hallways, or living spaces, contrasting effectively with minimalist backgrounds to add texture, scale, and historic character.

Maintenance requires gentle hand-cleaning of individual crystal components using a mild solution of warm water and isopropyl alcohol, while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on gilded surfaces to protect the original finish.
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