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Early 20th Century Crystal Empire Chandelier 11"
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Early 20th Century Crystal Empire Chandelier 11"

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century crystal Empire chandelier with a decorative brass crown, graduated strands of cut glass beads, a brass ring hung with coffin prisms and a basket-shaped lower section finished with a single crystal ball. B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4037

Dimensions in centimetres

H: 51

W: 26

D: 26

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Crystal Empire Chandelier Light to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243913
Dealers Internal Reference
4037
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 crystal Empire chandelier with a decorative brass crown, graduated strands of cut glass beads, a brass ring hung with coffin prisms and a basket-shaped lower section finished with a single crystal ball. B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4037

Dimensions in centimetres

H: 51

W: 26

D: 26

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Crystal Empire Chandelier Light to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243913
Dealers Internal Ref
4037
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 Empire style chandelier featuring a gilt brass crown rim, concentric swags of octagonal crystal beads, and hanging prismatic glass drops finishing in a faceted ball finial.
Early 20th Century Crystal Empire Chandelier 11"
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An early twentieth-century Empire style chandelier featuring a gilt brass crown rim, concentric swags of octagonal crystal beads, and hanging prismatic glass drops finishing in a faceted ball finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEmpire Style
  • MaterialBrass, Crystal Glass
  • ColourGold and Clear
  • MotifsCrown coronet, Tent and bag structure, Crystal prism drops, Faceted ball finial

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Empire style chandeliers are distinguished by their classic tent and bag silhouette, which emerged during the early nineteenth century in France. They feature an upper inverted cone of bead strands tapering down from a decorative coronet, leading to a wider central band and a lower bag or basket formed of hanging glass crystals.

Traditional Empire chandeliers are constructed with cast or stamped brass frameworks, often gilded or patinated. The decorative components consist of hand-cut or molded glass and lead crystal beads, octagons, and faceted prism drops linked by wire pins.

Authentic pieces from the early twentieth century feature cast brass fittings with subtle hand-finishing, natural age-related patination or minor brass oxidisation, and hand-pinned crystal strings. The glass beads often display minor structural irregularities and hand-cut facets rather than modern uniform machine cuts.

An Empire crystal chandelier can serve as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or above a dining area. Pairing historic crystal lighting with minimalist architectural features or contemporary furniture creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve the framework and crystals, dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or microfibre duster. For deeper cleaning, wipe individual glass drops with a solution of mild isopropyl alcohol and distilled water, ensuring moisture does not saturate the metal pinning to prevent corrosion.
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