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

1920 - 1940
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A French gilded bronze 8 light chandelier, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with ornate circular millgrain bobeche drip pans and 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 with inverted berried terminal. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 28"/71cm W: 32"/82cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA05816

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241853
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05816
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 bronze 8 light chandelier, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with ornate circular millgrain bobeche drip pans and 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 with inverted berried terminal. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 28"/71cm W: 32"/82cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Product Ref: OKA05816

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241853
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05816
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

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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
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An antique French eight-light chandelier crafted from gilded bronze, featuring sculpted figures, classical motifs, and candle-style bulb holders.
French Gilded Bronze 8 Light Chandelier
Ref: SA1241853
An antique French eight-light chandelier crafted from gilded bronze, featuring sculpted figures, classical motifs, and candle-style bulb holders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Metal
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsSculpted busts, Scrolling arms, Baluster column, Drip pans
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

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French gilded bronze, or ormolu, chandeliers are distinguished by cast metal construction coated in gold leaf or mercury gilding. Originating in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, they feature sculptural classical figures, scrolling arms, foliage motifs, and candle sockets designed to reflect light throughout grand reception rooms.

These lighting fixtures were created using cast bronze, an alloy primarily of copper and tin, which was chased by hand to sharpen surface details. A layer of high-purity gold was then applied via mercury gilding or fire-gilding, resulting in a durable, reflective metallic finish.

Authentic period examples demonstrate substantial physical weight and precise hand-chased carving rather than modern smooth machine molding. Inspection of internal construction often reveals hand-cut threads, square nuts, casting seams, and uneven patination in untouched crevices.

A gilded bronze chandelier acts as a central focal point when hung above a dining table, within a foyer, or over a formal sitting area. It bridges historic architecture and modern spaces by contrasting structured, minimal furniture with elaborate classical casting.

Gilded finishes should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural feather duster. Abrasive chemical polishes and metal cleaners must be avoided, as they strip the delicate gold layer from the underlying bronze surface; electrical rewiring should always be undertaken by a qualified professional.
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