12-Arm Rule Drop Chandelier, c. 1820
£18,000
A glass rule drop chandelier of the early 19th century. From the canopy descend three cascading rule drop tiers to the circular frame. Below, four concentric circles of rule drops fall to the lower terminal, which is finished with a large cut-glass bubble.
At a Glance
- Period
- c. 1820
- Origin
- Continental
- Materials
- Cut Glass, Glass
- Lights
- 12
- Suitability
- Drawing Room, Reception Room, Stair Hall
Catalogue Notes
- Twelve arms comprising eight smaller and four larger, each beginning with a four-inch cut spike
- Solid plain glass arms terminating in cut-glass pans and nozzles
- Pans adorned with pear drops
- Four concentric circles of cascading rule drops to the lower half
- Large cut-glass bubble at the lower terminal
Restoration by G&P Cohn
Dismantled and hand cleaned in the workshop; strings of octagonal buttons re-hung and pins renewed as required.
Electrification —Currently in its original state and not electrified. If you would like it to be converted, bear in mind that the wires would be visible on the outside as the arms have not been made for electricity.
Condition
Rule drops and cut-glass elements retained throughout; frame is sound.
Our Opinion
Rule drop chandeliers of this scale are seldom encountered. The three graduated tiers to the canopy and the four concentric circles below are consistent with fine Continental work of the early 19th century. A piece for a room where the cascading glass can be seen in full.
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