Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier. An exceptional and monumental late 18th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and rock crystal 48 light chandelier, dating to circa 1770.
This magnificent chandelier is executed in richly cast and finely chased gilt bronze with an elegant scrolling framework of naturalistic acanthus leaves and Rococo ornament. The impressive multi-tiered design is adorned throughout with substantial hand-cut rock crystal pendalogues, elongated icicle drops and a large faceted crystal terminal finial, creating a spectacular display when illuminated.
The chandelier is arranged over multiple graduated tiers with numerous candle-form light fittings, providing both impressive scale and exceptional presence. The finely modelled central stem rises to an ornate pierced canopy, also decorated with gilt bronze ornament and suspended crystal drops, completing the design with remarkable elegance.
The use of genuine rock crystal rather than glass gives the chandelier exceptional brilliance, with each crystal displaying the natural inclusions and character associated with quartz crystal. The warm gilding contrasts beautifully with the cool translucency of the rock crystal, producing a striking visual effect.
A superb statement piece, equally suited to a grand entrance hall, reception room, ballroom or formal dining room. The chandelier has been professionally rewired for modern electrical use.
Height: 155 cm
Diameter: 125 cm
Date: Circa 1770
Period: Late 18th Century
Materials: Gilt Bronze, Rock Crystal
An elegant Osler crystal cut glass chandelier of finely proportioned form, centred by a shaped baluster standard richly decorated with diamond-cut detailing leading up to an upturned upper dish from which are suspended beads and drops.. The standard issues six gracefully scrolled glass arms, each terminating in a candle socket surmounted by finely cut hurricane shades with scalloped rims.
The chandelier is further enriched with cut glass bobeches, pendant drops, and elongated icicles suspended beneath the arms and central canopy, creating exceptional sparkle and depth. The clarity and precision of the glass cutting, combined with the architectural balance of the design, reflect the beauty of F. & C. Osler, one of England’s most distinguished late 19th-century glassmakers. Presented in remarkably fine condition, the chandelier has been professionally rewired and is ready for installation.
Attributed to: F. & C. Osler (Maker)
Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)
Diameter: 33.47 in (85 cm)
Lampshade: Included
Materials and Techniques: Crystal
Place of Origin: England
Period: Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1820
Condition: Excellent
Repaired: Repinned all crystals to ensure they do not fall or fail with metal fatigue. Rewired: Rewired for modern day standards.
A beautiful 15 light 4 tier chandelier in bronze and rock crystal. An outer ring of 12 gilt drip pans a-topped with rock crystal candle tubes and 12 x E14 candle bulbs below which hang alternating fern and clam shell rock crystal drops connected to each other by rock crystal chains. An inner ring of 6 rock crystal obelisks also has further rock crystal drops hanging below again connected with rock crystal chains and interspersed with frame hanging diamond rock crystal drops. 3 inner lights uplight the upper tiers which are connected by gilt chains to the the lower large tier and base smaller tier which has a circular blue crystal plate secured, with a gilt pine cone and terminal rock crystal drop below, to the ring above by gilt metal stays. The upper third tier features a further larger beautiful blue crystal plate below which is hooked a gilt metal stem with small crown and rock crystal drops all terminating below the gilt pine cone with 2 rock crystals olives and a small ball. All delicately hung throughout with more rock crystal drops and chains. All of superb quality and finish this chandelier would grace any room to bring a touch of excellence, class and refinement.
Rewired for modern day standards – can be rewired for US specification at no extra cost
CONDITION: Excellent
HEIGHT: 105 cm (41.34 in)
DIAMETER: 72 cm (28.35 in)
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Baltic States
DATE: 1850
Rewired to modern day specifications.
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal ChandelierA beautiful 19th century French gilt bronze 16 light chandelier featuring gorgeous rock crystals will compliment your house or flat. Circa 1880.
HEIGHT: 155 cm (61.03 in)
DIAMETER: Diameter: 95 cm (37.41 in)
MATERIALS: Bronze, Rock Crystal
PLACE OF ORIGIN: French
DATE: 1880
CONDITION: Good
XIX century French Empire rock crystal chandelier with exceptional rock crystal bottom dish . Equipped with sixteen lights and double round of icicle pieces .
HEIGHT: 110 cm (43.31 in)
DIAMETER: Diameter: 95 cm (37.41 in)
MATERIALS: Bronze, Rock Crystal
PLACE OF ORIGIN: UK
DATE: 1880
CONDITION: Excellent
