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French Gilded Bronze 15 Light Antique Chandelier
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French Gilded Bronze 15 Light Antique Chandelier

19th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French gilded bronze 15 light double tiered antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf clad scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a laurel swaged reeded bulbous central column with tapering leaf base, having the original chain and ceiling rose, super original patination and great even proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 30"/76cm W: 30"/76cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04508

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

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SA924171
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OKA04508
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.

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A French gilded bronze 15 light double tiered antique chandelier, the ornate acanthus leaf clad scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a laurel swaged reeded bulbous central column with tapering leaf base, having the original chain and ceiling rose, super original patination and great even proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our chandeliers come with bulbs and ceiling fixings.

Dimensions: H: 30"/76cm W: 30"/76cm Excluding Chain & Rose

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04508

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Chandelier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA924171
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04508
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An ornate 15-light French gilt bronze chandelier featuring scrolled arms, fluted central column, and candle-style bulb covers against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Gilded Bronze 15 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
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 312
Items Sold 5,705
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An ornate 15-light French gilt bronze chandelier featuring scrolled arms, fluted central column, and candle-style bulb covers against a dark background.
French Gilded Bronze 15 Light Antique Chandelier
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An ornate 15-light French gilt bronze chandelier featuring scrolled arms, fluted central column, and candle-style bulb covers against a dark background.
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  • ObjectChandeliers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Fluted central column, Leaf swags, Acorn finial

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Antique French gilt bronze chandeliers originated primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing heavily from neoclassical and rococo design movements popular in French chateaux and salons.

These fixtures are typically constructed using cast bronze that is finished with mercury gilding or fire-gilding, often featuring hand-chased surface details and structural iron components.

Authentic pieces are identified by heavy cast-metal construction, hand-chased detailing rather than machine stamping, patination appropriate to the age, and historical wiring methods if un-rewired.

Pairing a highly ornate historical chandelier with minimalist architectural backgrounds creates a striking focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern simplicity.

Gilt bronze should be cleaned gently using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust; avoid harsh chemical polishes which can strip the delicate gold leaf or fire-gilt finish.
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