hot air balloon chandelier with a gilt and chased bronze frame. The crystal globe is cut in a diamond point pattern and encircled by a blue frieze with bronze stars, terminating in a pine cone. The four scrolled arms, each with a rosette, radiate from a base decorated with an eagle with outstretched wings. The entire piece is finished with a similarly cut hemisphere and a bronze rosette.
The chandelier is fully electrified with a light bulb inside the crystal globe.
Late 19th century, circa 1880
Condition report: In good overall condition. Some wear to the gilding consistent with age.
- Reference :
- 3174
- Availability :
- Sold
- Width :
- 28 (cm)
- Height :
- 60 (cm)
- Depth :
- 28 (cm)
- Identify Exists:
- False
