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Empire Gilded Empire 5 Light Antique Chandelier
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Empire Gilded Empire 5 Light Antique Chandelier

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 September 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French Empire gilded brass and dark enamelled 5 light antique chandelier, the leaf tapering scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and leaf candle sconces, issuing from an ornate central column with bulbous centre and leaf circular band and decorative floral terminal, with the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 27"/69cm W: 19"/49cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04256

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Empire Style Chandelier to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA897782
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04256
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 Empire gilded brass and dark enamelled 5 light antique chandelier, the leaf tapering scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and leaf candle sconces, issuing from an ornate central column with bulbous centre and leaf circular band and decorative floral terminal, with the original chain and ceiling rose. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with ceiling fixings and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 27"/69cm W: 19"/49cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04256

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Empire Style Chandelier to the 1920s.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA897782
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04256
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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Archive I An antique Empire style chandelier featuring a dark patinated body with gilded bronze mounts and five candle-form light fixtures suspended by a decorative chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Empire Gilded Empire 5 Light Antique Chandelier

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
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An antique Empire style chandelier featuring a dark patinated body with gilded bronze mounts and five candle-form light fixtures suspended by a decorative chain.
Empire Gilded Empire 5 Light Antique Chandelier
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An antique Empire style chandelier featuring a dark patinated body with gilded bronze mounts and five candle-form light fixtures suspended by a decorative chain.
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Painted Metal
  • ColourGold, Black
  • MotifsGilded mounts, Classical urn shape, Symmetrical candle arms
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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The Empire style, originating in early 19th-century France during the reign of Napoleon, draws heavily from classical Roman, Greek, and Egyptian motifs, featuring symmetrical designs, gilt bronze elements, and architectural forms.

Period chandeliers of this era were typically constructed from cast bronze, brass, or ormolu, often paired with hand-carved wood, iron frameworks, and sometimes cut glass or crystal components.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-chased metalwork, traditional joinery such as threaded rods or pinned joints, patination consistent with age, and weight appropriate for solid cast metals rather than modern hollow stampings.

Pairing a classical chandelier with minimalist or contemporary furnishings creates a striking focal point, utilizing the historic lighting fixture to add textural contrast and architectural interest to clean lines.

Gilded and ormolu surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or excessive moisture that can degrade the historic finish.
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