Vintage - gold-plated chandelier with 9 lights

Antique Bronze Fire Gilded 9-Light Church Chandelier; although this 19th-century model contradicts the liturgical reference in the form inspired by a votive lamp hanging on chains, the decorative richness of the golden floral elements makes it a valuable piece of furniture perfectly suited for an elegant setting.

It begins with a bowl-shaped plate enriched with embossed palm decorations; from it extend 9 cast arms. Six of these hold long candles with cast colacers decorated with crystal pendants and bobeiges with Rocaille rosettes, while the remaining three chains support the complex structure of cast leaf-shaped elements connected to a central cast quatrefoil-shaped cup.

The bottom cup is illuminated by three additional internal lights to better highlight the elaborate leaf crown from which it is topped.

Gilded with fire, this elegant chandelier comes from a private residence, is of Piedmontese origin, but is heavily influenced by French design; it dates from the early 19th century and is in excellent condition, re-electrified.

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