Pair of Empire-Style Chandeliers, c. 1930
£520
A modest pair of chandeliers in the Empire manner, each with three internal lamp holders set within a central ivory-coloured bowl. Three rigid brass chains suspend the bowl from the crown, with ornamental brasswork throughout. Well suited to halls, landings and stairwells where a compact fitting is required.
At a Glance
- Period
- c. 1930
- Origin
- Continental
- Materials
- Brass
- Dimensions
- H: 50cm × W: 35cm
- Lights
- 3
- Suitability
- Entrance Hall, Stair Hall, Landing
Catalogue Notes
- Sold as a matched pair
- Three internal lamp holders per chandelier
- Ivory-coloured bowl within an ornamental brass frame
- Three rigid brass chains to the crown
- Rewired and ready for hanging
Restoration by G&P Cohn
Hand cleaned and lightly polished; frames checked and reassembled. Fittings tightened and prepared for hanging.
Electrification —Internal lamp holders renewed and rewired to current UK standards; PAT tested.
Condition
Restored and rewired. Brasswork in sound condition; ivory-coloured bowls intact and free of chips.
Our Opinion
A compact pair of restrained proportions, useful where a smaller fitting is required for a hall, landing or stairwell. The internal bowl gives a soft, upward light, and the pair are of practical scale rather than statement scale.
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From the Workshop
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