Early 20th century French chandelier, gilded bronze and thirteen clear crystals, in excellent condition

French chandelier from 1900, gilded bronze and crystal with thirteen light bulbs, in excellent condition. 

Made with six lights positioned on curved double spiral arms, finished with ormolu floral bobeigs, topped with faux wooden candles and E14 sockets, the remaining seven lights are located in elegant crystal candelabra with French mignon sockets. Romantic and bright crystal spikes are removable for maintenance using a brass ring. 

The bronze structure with a square cross-section has a vertical cage-like design, decorated with pendants and crystal elements, finished at the bottom with a large crystal ball and a pinecone-shaped finial. The upper crown is adorned with crystal spears, three of which are not original. All other crystals are original, as are the magnificent gildings. 

The chandelier has been completely disassembled, cleaned with an ammonia solution that restored the gildings’ original shine, and fully rewired. Gallery photos show images before restoration. There is an old repair on one arm, but this antique French Louis XV style chandelier is now in perfect condition.

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