Lot Essay
A mid-19th century chandelier with similar double palm plume attributed to S.& S.Osler is illustrated in J.Bourne, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p.199, fig.648.
PART 19TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE III STYLE ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWELVE-LIGHT CHANDELIER
Part 19th Century
With tapering stem cut with bands of diamonds beneath two tiers of downcurved supports suspending cut-glass lustre chains, the circular rim issuing two tiers of scrolling arms with radiating dish pans and nozzles above tapering cut-glass chains and faceted pendant, drip pans and nozzles drilled for electricity
58in. (147cm.) high, 36in. (91cm.) diameter
Part 19th Century
With tapering stem cut with bands of diamonds beneath two tiers of downcurved supports suspending cut-glass lustre chains, the circular rim issuing two tiers of scrolling arms with radiating dish pans and nozzles above tapering cut-glass chains and faceted pendant, drip pans and nozzles drilled for electricity
58in. (147cm.) high, 36in. (91cm.) diameter
Provenance
By repute, the Duke of Kent
Purchased from Frank Partridge and Sons Ltd., London, 2 July 1965
Purchased from Frank Partridge and Sons Ltd., London, 2 July 1965