Six-light Brass Chandelier

Description:

Six-light Brass Chandelier, probably Dutch, 18th century, brass hanging ring above baluster shaft with large ball drop supporting a tier of six spurred scrolled arms with columnar-form candlecups over drip pans, brass ring terminal, accompanied by a later brass and metal ceiling mount, (minor wear),approx. 32-in. drop, dia. 20 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

From the top of hanging ring (not the chain) to the bottom of the pendant ring it is about 18 in., the total drop including the chain is 32 in., It has not been drilled for electric. There is a solder repair to a 3/4 x 1/4 in. area on the edge of one of the drip pans.


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