French Bronze Chandelier and Crystal Pendants, Six Lights, Style Louis Xv, Circa 1880

Description

A stunning French large six-light chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame,
richly adorned with tassels and cut crystals as well … more A stunning French large six-light chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame,
richly adorned with tassels and cut crystals as well as glass daggers and ends with a faceted ball.
Large tassels and daisy tassels magnify the light and refined frame of this piece with their luminous sparkles.
This Louis XV-style chandelier was made at the end of the 19th century and has been electrified with six lights. Circa: 1880

Under Louis XV, the chandeliers are adorned with crystal pendants and prisms, and their size increases.
These chandeliers were then the pinnacle of European aristocracy and were subsequently available in different styles: chandelier in the rockery style, Louis XVI, with rock crystal pendants, Marie-Antoinette.
In the 19th century, candles were replaced by gas lighting. It was therefore no longer necessary to have to lower the chandeliers to light them.
And at the end of the 19th century, with the appearance of electricity, chandeliers were adorned with bulbs whose sockets were hidden in fake candles to remain faithful to the spirit of the chandelier.

Dimensions: height:70cm width:60cm weight:7000g
Power Source: Hardwired
Style: Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Bronze,Crystal,Gilt
Place of Origin: France
Period: 1880-1889
Date of Manufacture: 1880
Condition: Good less