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Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Crystal Basket Chandelier 10"
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Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Crystal Basket Chandelier 10"

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century brass crystal basket chandelier with a decorative brass ring, graduated rows of cut glass crystal beads, oblong drops and a single pendant at the base. Suspended on three chains. Fitted with a B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4047

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 45

W: 23

D: 23

Height excluding chain: 24 cm

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Gilt Brass Basket Chandelier to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241820
Dealers Internal Reference
4047
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
Early 20th century brass crystal basket chandelier with a decorative brass ring, graduated rows of cut glass crystal beads, oblong drops and a single pendant at the base. Suspended on three chains. Fitted with a B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4047

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 45

W: 23

D: 23

Height excluding chain: 24 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Gilt Brass Basket Chandelier to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241820
Dealers Internal Ref
4047
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Telephone 07974 732472
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Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century gilt brass basket chandelier suspended by chains with tiered cut glass prisms.
Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Crystal Basket Chandelier 10"
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Crystal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCut glass prisms, Gilt rim, Chain suspension, Faceted crystal beads

FAQs

A basket chandelier, also known as a bag chandelier or sac-a-perles, is a ceiling light fixture featuring a metallic frame where rows of crystal or glass beads loop downwards to form a tapered, basket-like shape. This style originated in eighteenth-century France and gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Regency and Empire eras.

Chandeliers from this era typically feature cast or stamped brass and bronze frames, often finished with gilt or lacquer. The decorative drops and beads are composed of leaded cut crystal or moulded glass, wired together using brass or copper pin connectors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut glass prisms with slight variations in size, sharp facets, and hand-bent wire connectors. Cast brass components may display subtle casting imperfections, natural surface oxidisation, and threaded suspension elements aligned with traditional historical manufacturing techniques.

A vintage crystal pendant fixture can be installed as a focal point in hallways, powder rooms, or above dining tables to create contrast against clean modern architectural lines. Pairing ornate metalwork with minimalist walls or neutral colour schemes highlights the geometry of the cut glass.

Dust should be removed regularly using a soft feather duster or dry microfibre cloth. For deeper cleaning, individual crystal strands can be wiped with a damp cloth diluted with mild isopropyl alcohol, ensuring liquid does not contact the electrical wiring or untreated brass fixings.
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