Large Italian Empire 18-Light Chandelier in Crystal and Gilded Brass, 18th Century

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Large Empire Chandelier from the late 1700s with 18 Lights in Crystal and Gilded Brass, in perfect condition. Rare and … Read more Large Empire Chandelier from the late 1700s with 18 Lights in Crystal and Gilded Brass, in perfect condition. Rare and antique Italian living room chandelier, with a light hot air balloon structure in iron and gilded brass, with an elegant vertical development, in height, on several levels, which makes it an extremely ethereal and light architectural element and at the same time precious, thanks to the light effects it manages to create with festoons and pendants in faceted crystal. The dominant tone is always given by the gold of the six embossed brass crowns, which is counterpointed by the brilliant vivacity of the crystals. It is equipped with six circular-shaped crowns decorated with transparent shaped crystals and connected by chains and crystal pendants. The crowns are embossed with pods, ovoli within beaded profiles, while the crown with the largest diameter is embossed with scrolls, acanthus leaves and floral elements; from these middle crowns depart eighteen double-volute candle holder arms, in forged and gilded iron, arranged on two orders 12 + 6 in height and also decorated with phytomorphic motifs.
The chandelier ends with a truly original final element, a turquoise milky glass disk is enclosed inside the last lower crown, visible only from below and shielded by the final crystal sphere surrounded by prism-shaped pendants.
Originally, representing the main source of lighting in the halls, the arrangement of candles on multiple orders guaranteed a more uniform diffusion of light.
This wonderful antique Italian chandelier comes from the large hall of an Emilian villa, dates back to the end of the 18th century and is in excellent condition ready to hang, restored by our atelier and re-electrified. The electrical system is new, works with 18 E14 bulbs, originally it was lit with candles. The chain and cup on the ceiling are missing but can be customized.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less