French 19th Century Brass and Crystal Rope Chandelier

French 19th Century Brass and Crystal Rope Chandelier

Dimensions: 41-1/8″H x 24″Diameter

An outstanding French 19th century brass and crystal twelve light birdcage-form antique chandelier. Eight twisted rope scrolled arms extend to brass bobeche drip pans with four candle light sconces and four decorative glass baluster finials. Their undersides are adorned with brass embellishments in acanthus leaf motif. They extend from the cage-form interior with four inverted light fittings, shaded with crystal swags. Four more lights are located in the floriform crown, from which hang faceted crystal pendants, shell and faceted teardrops. They can also be found in great numbers, dripping from the chandelier’s brass frame, with a single crystal sphere hanging from the center. This stunning light fixture, circa 1800, has recently undergone cleaning and rewiring for the US using UL-listed components.