French Louis XV period gilt bronze cage chandelier with cut crystal decoration circa 1760-1770
A rare and elegant French Louis XV-period cage chandelier, in bronze formerly gilded with mercury (still partly in its original gilding), with a stunning and rich decoration of white and smoky cut crystal, certainly Bohemian, with large plates, numerous stars, and rosettes, and nine daggers on the periphery, including a large and magnificent central dagger. Our chandelier ends with a large ball of blown and cut crystal.
Our chandelier is illuminated by nine peripheral arms of light, and we have chosen to light it with Grand Siècle candles.
A gorgeous French chandelier from the Louis XV period, mid-18th century circa 1760-1770.
Sizes: H 49.21 In – Diameter 29.52 In.
In very fine original condition. The chandelier has been cleaned and retains some of its original gilding. Assembly of a Grand Siècle electric candle system according to European standards and matching the American standards.
