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A French Opaline Glass and Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Chandelier with Cut Glass Hurricane Shades
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description
A French Opaline Glass and Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Chandelier with Cut Glass Hurricane Shades
19th Century
having light green opaline glass with gilt decoration throughout, suspended from the ceiling crown by opaline supports stationed with faceted glass prisms, with cut glass hurricane shades.
Height 65 1/4 x diameter 35 3/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Glencoe, Illinois
Condition
In good, stable condition. The canopy with some heavier rubbing to gilt decoration. Hurricane shades appear in good, stable condition without cracks or repairs. One example with a very small flake to rim, would likely not be noticeable when suspended. Some slight variances in height in hurricane shades and some small air bubbles to glass. Electrical hardware appears intact but not tested. Wiring runs along exterior of arms and central stem. Additional images available upon request.