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French Gilded Bronze 8 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded Bronze 8 Light Antique Chandelier

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A nice quality French gilded bronze 8 light antique chandelier, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with ornate circular bobeche drip pans and bulbous scalloped candle sconces, issuing from a pierced central urn baluster stem with four cherubs and set below with decorative female mask heads with reeded leaf base and inverted reeded leaf finial, excellent original crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 29"/74cm W: 31"/79cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00415D

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze French Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136979
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OKA00415D
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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 bronze 8 light antique chandelier, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with ornate circular bobeche drip pans and bulbous scalloped candle sconces, issuing from a pierced central urn baluster stem with four cherubs and set below with decorative female mask heads with reeded leaf base and inverted reeded leaf finial, excellent original crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 29"/74cm W: 31"/79cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA00415D

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze French Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136979
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA00415D
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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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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An eight-light French gilded bronze chandelier featuring ornate scrolled arms, candle holders, and sculpted cherub figures suspended from a decorative chain.
French Gilded Bronze 8 Light Antique Chandelier
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCherub figures, Scrolled arms, Acanthus leaf details
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century French Chateau style chandelier is made from gilded bronze and brass with a gold colour and a crisp gilded patination. The design includes eight leaf-clad square gauge scrolling arms, ornate circular bobeche drip pans, and bulbous scalloped candle sconces with white candle-style bulbs. The fixture has a pierced central urn baluster stem holding four sculpted cherub figures, decorative female mask heads, a reeded leaf base, and an inverted reeded leaf finial, suspended by a decorative chain and top rose. Measuring 74 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 79 cm deep, the chandelier works well as a central lighting feature hung above a dining table, in a grand hallway, or within a living room to provide warm illumination and classic French interior style.

FAQs

French gilded bronze chandeliers, often associated with ormolu techniques, feature cast bronze components coated in gold leaf or gold amalgam. They typically display intricate classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, cherubs, and ornate scrolled arms.

These light fixtures are constructed primarily from cast bronze or heavy brass, which is then gilded to create a reflective golden surface. The candle sleeves were historically made of card or porcelain, while modern adaptations incorporate insulated electrical wiring.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-chasing on the metal surface, sharp casting detail, and natural oxidisation in unexposed areas. Castings from the 18th and 19th centuries also feature heavy gauge bronze rather than lighter modern alloys.

A gilt chandelier serves as a focal point in high-ceilinged spaces, such as formal dining areas, foyers, or drawing rooms. It pairs well with neutral colour palettes, architectural panelling, and minimalist contemporary furniture to create visual contrast.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, water, or chemical solvents, as these can strip the delicate gilding and expose the raw underlying metal.
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