This Louis XV chandelier features both black and gold leaf gilded iron draped with a plethora of clear, amber, smoke and amethyst cut crystal plaquettes. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century. Beginning at top, we see crystal fluerettes enveloped by alternating amethyst and clear petals. Hanging from a crown of gilded acanthus leaves rest beautifully carved pear shaped plaquettes. At the crown’s center, we see an amber crystal ball, and as we move downward the eye meets a beautiful smoke colored spear. Continuing outward along the arms we find more amber, amethyst, and clear crystal plaquettes. This tantalizing piece offers exciting details at every glance, all the while remaining understated and unostentatious in its beauty.
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Italian 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilded Tole and Iron Chandelier
Item Number: 6807
This gorgeous Italian chandelier dates back to the 19th century. It’s made of tole and iron and gilded entirely with gold leaf. The piece is draped in crystal, most notably featuring soft amber, & amethyst plaquettes at the base. Atop rests a crown with crystal beads, further down lies crystal encrusted and gold leaf gilded tole bobeches. Crystal fleurettes are featured throughout, and an urn of crystal beads rests in the middle of the piece. It is a truly beautiful 12 light fixture, in fact it was once a part of a past store owner’s personal collection.
Price: $37,500