french-empire-style-strung-basket-prism-chandelier
Lot 1243
French Empire Style Strung Basket Prism Chandelier
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, three interior basket lights and twelve exterior arched arm lights, scalloped ceiling cap suspending a reeded brass rod with faceted ball and gilt metal acanthus leaf prisms, central basket comprised of graduated faceted glass beads with floral swag surround.

48 x 26 in. diameter

Private Collection, Aiken, South Carolina

Shades are in overall good condition with a few small chips; later ceiling cap and wiring; patina and some gilding loss.