Lot Essay
For information on cristal de roche, see lot 65.
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19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH ORMOLU, ROCK CRYSTAL AND CUT-GLASS EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER
19TH CENTURY
The central baluster shaft issuing scrolled branches hung with faceted drops and joined by garlands of faceted glass beads, terminating with repoussé drip-pans and turned nozzles, the upper section fitted with further scrolling branches hung conformingly with droplets and beads, the lower section with a faceted pear-shaped crystal boss, fitted for electricity
34 in. (86.5 cm.) high; 31 in. (79 cm.) diameter
19TH CENTURY
The central baluster shaft issuing scrolled branches hung with faceted drops and joined by garlands of faceted glass beads, terminating with repoussé drip-pans and turned nozzles, the upper section fitted with further scrolling branches hung conformingly with droplets and beads, the lower section with a faceted pear-shaped crystal boss, fitted for electricity
34 in. (86.5 cm.) high; 31 in. (79 cm.) diameter
Provenance
With Bernard Steinitz, Paris.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.