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Late 19th C. Gilt Bronze Circular Amythyst Glass Chandelier
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
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Late 19th C. Gilt Bronze Circular Amythyst Glass Chandelier

19th century
Description

This gorgeous and very unusually styled 19th C. circular Amythyst glass chandelier features 8 arms with candlestick shaped lights. The light has a central twisted rope styled bar that runs from the top to the centre of the bottom of the Amythyst glass dish. There are eight metal rope shaped cords that run to the top, tying into a central support. The glass centre sits inside a gilt bronze rim, decorated with rams’ heads and a circular motif in-between. This lovely light would make an exceptional focal point for many different rooms in the home, in a wide range of settings both traditional and contemporary.

Origin: French, C. 1880

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 75 cm wide, 75 cm Deep and 88 cm in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Amethyst Chandelier to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244662
Dealers Internal Reference
JF556
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Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
This gorgeous and very unusually styled 19th C. circular Amythyst glass chandelier features 8 arms with candlestick shaped lights.
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The light has a central twisted rope styled bar that runs from the top to the centre of the bottom of the Amythyst glass dish.
Judy Fox Antiques

There are eight metal rope shaped cords that run to the top, tying into a central support. The glass centre sits inside a gilt bronze rim, decorated with rams’ heads and a circular motif in-between. This lovely light would make an exceptional focal point for many different rooms in the home, in a wide range of settings both traditional and contemporary.

Origin: French, C. 1880

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 75 cm wide, 75 cm Deep and 88 cm in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Amethyst Chandelier to the 1880s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244662
Dealers Internal Ref
JF556
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms.
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Archive I A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms.

Late 19th C. Gilt Bronze Circular Amythyst Glass Chandelier

Archive II A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms. View VIII
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Judy Fox Antiques

Judy Fox Antiques
Telephone 020 7229 8130
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81 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms.
Late 19th C. Gilt Bronze Circular Amythyst Glass Chandelier
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A late 19th-century gilt bronze chandelier featuring a circular amethyst purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery with multiple scrolled candle arms.
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Glass
  • ColourGold and Purple
  • MotifsAmethyst glass bowl, Rope-twist suspension, Pierced gallery, Scrolled candle arms
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian chandelier originates from France around 1880. Formed from gilt bronze and amethyst glass in gold and purple, the fixture contains a circular purple glass dish suspended beneath a pierced metal gallery fitted with eight scrolled candle arms and candlestick-shaped lights. The hanging arrangement includes a central twisted rope-styled bar running from the top to the centre of the glass base, supported by eight metal rope-shaped cords tied into a central overhead mount. The gilt bronze rim contains rams' head decorations and a circular motif between them, finishing with a bottom finial below the glass bowl. The piece measures 88 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 75 cm deep. This light serves as a practical ceiling-suspended illumination source for numerous settings within a home, functioning in both traditional and contemporary interiors. The design suits placement in living spaces, dining rooms, hallways, or bedrooms as a central overhead fixture. The installation requires standard electrical mounting to a ceiling junction box to support the weight of the metal and glass components. The structure distributes ambient light through eight individual candle bulbs positioned across the perimeter gallery.

FAQs

Late 19th-century chandeliers of this style often feature cast bronze elements finished with gold gilding, paired with coloured or hand-blown glass bowls and shades. Designers during this period frequently drew inspiration from Rococo and Neoclassical revival styles, incorporating intricate relief metalwork, scroll motifs, and candle-style sockets.

These fixtures are constructed using cast bronze or brass, which is gilded via mercury gilding or electroplating to achieve a metallic gold finish. The central bowls or shades typically use blown lead crystal or tinted glass, supported by cast metal chains or rope-twist rods.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy cast bronze construction with hand-chased surface details, visible casting seams inside the frame, and natural patination or slight oxidisation in recessed areas. Many original fixtures also show evidence of conversion from gas or candle power to early electrical wiring.

A fixture of this nature functions effectively as a central lighting feature in entryways, dining spaces, or drawing rooms. Hanging the light against a modern neutral backdrop allows the contrast between the metal gallery and the tinted glass bowl to serve as an architectural focal point.

Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or feather duster. Chemical cleansers, abrasive polishes, and water should be avoided on gilt bronze to prevent stripping the gilded layer, while the glass bowl can be wiped carefully with a damp cloth.
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