Description
Antique circa 1850s.
Dimensions (approximate):
Original chandelier - OH: 30” x OW: 28”
Added chain and canopy – OL: 26”
Description:
Antique 4 lite chandelier.
Antique French ormolu, bronze and Meissen porcelain chandelier C. 1850. 4 lite. Gold gilded bronze (ormolu) tubing frame wrapped in naturally patinaed bronze vines terminating in green patinaed leaves or hand-made, high gloss, porcelain flowers in a variety of types and colors on white. White, pink, blue, yellow, green and purple. The four arms proceeding out of a central bronze pedestal terminate in large leaf form bobeches, surmounted with large flower form candle cups. The central figure 8 form ormolu frame is surmounting the same central pedestal and that upper frame is also wrapped in bronze vines terminating in green leaves and porcelain flowers. Also topping the center pedestal and within the base of the figure 8 ormolu frame is a pairs of full-figured, finely made and naturally colored, playful, porcelain putti; standing in a full color porcelain garden. The central bronze pedestal is surmounting a polychrome, reticulated porcelain basket in baroque form. The base of the chandelier terminates in an inverted cluster of bronze vines and porcelain flowers.
Properly electrified 4 arms, 4 lights in the late 20th century, with faux candles topped with chandelier base sockets. The height of the chandelier has been extended with the addition of a modern chain and canopy, all of which are hidden with custom rouching that matches the trim on the dining room chairs’ upholstery.
From a pet free, smoke free home.
(EM4)
Weight:
Fully enclosed in a custom-made crate (by Museum Choice Shipping) and ready to transport or ship.
The crate measures OH: 40-1/2” x Square: 29-3/8”,
and weighs approximately 100 lbs. fully loaded.
Condition:
See photos. No losses found, but that is neither definitive nor guaranteed.
Overall, VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Please carefully review all photos as they are an integral part of the description.
Shipping:
Free local pick up from zip code 89113 or freight.
For freight we recommend Craters & Freighters of Las Vegas. As eBay does not allow us to put their contact information in the listing, you can find them online.
Payment
Shipping
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Descriptions/Condition Definitions:
As with all descriptions, they are subjective to the educated/experienced opinions of the person making the description. These are the generally accepted definitions, by most all appraisers (got them from our appraiser…hence we use them).
PERFECT……just that.
Though we have a lot of this; we just don’t use this description because of the many unscrupulous people out there, and the subjectivity of descriptions to begin with.
MIB…Mint In Box
As it came from the manufacturer; including any manufacturing flaws/defects. If you are concerned about manufacturing flaws or defects, it is your responsibility to ask about them.
NIB…New In Box
As it came from the manufacturer; including any manufacturing flaws/defects. If you are concerned about manufacturing flaws or defects, it is your responsibility to ask about them.
Can also mean it is old unsold back stock that has never been sold retail before. This can include some very old items!
EXCELLENT...DOES NOT mean New, Perfect, Mint NOR Flawless.
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