Gorgeous condition!
Made of brass & cast brass, it's a substantial, well-made original antique piece.
The sockets have been cleaned and tested and are working well.
The fixture has updated vintage style cloth wiring.
The painted finish is a beautiful antique gold with some black in the crevices that brings out the geometric details - just a few small rubs in the paint here and there - nothing that takes away from the beauty or that will be noticed when hung and in use (see closeups).
A few normal hairline cracks in the brass cups over the bulbs, which won't effect the use. ;)
Use 2 standard-base light bulbs up to 60 watts each, or use LED bulbs for any brightness you like. The bulbs shown are not included. You can search "decorative light bulbs" online and find all kinds to choose from that will fit your style. :)
This beautiful antique is from a large antique lighting collection in Fenton, Michigan - see and watch our store for more from this fantastic collection. Here are details about the restorer:
The late Bob Daly was a marathon runner and worked in his family's burglar alarm business until he started his own antique lighting restoration business in Fenton, Michigan in the 1980's: "Historic Lighting Restoration Services and Sales". He was restoring antique lighting for almost 40 years. This beautiful light was thoughtfully and skillfully restored by Bob to the tiniest detail. From new wiring to cleaning to touching up, buffing and polishing, Bob was a master at the details. He loved what he did and was excited to share these restored works of art with the next generation (see a newspaper article picture of him in photo #21). He worked with loving care, and you can be proud to own one of his restorative works of art. We are certainly proud to have acquired his amazing collection, as we also restore and sell antique lighting and love to share it with all of you who want true antique pieces that have historic personality in your homes and buildings. Many thanks to Bob's wife, Luce, for contacting us and allowing us to share his collection with the world! :)
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