Large Italian Crystal and Brass Chandelier, 1950s

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From an italian villa, a monumental 31-light crystal and brass chandelier from around 1950 on three levels, in good condition … Read more From an italian villa, a monumental 31-light crystal and brass chandelier from around 1950 on three levels, in good condition and ready to hang, features a striking cage structure embellished with a multitude of shaped crystals that create a spectacular effect of magical reflected light. Crystal pinnacles adorn the upper part, pendants shaped like fans, daisies, and faceted almonds, and crystal festoons connect the arms, ending with flower-shaped bobbins. This antique chandelier is composed of four shaped square brass uprights on which the thirty lights are arranged on three levels. The electrical system has been redone according to european standards and is designed with two separate switches for the illumination of either twenty-five or six bulbs. The chandelier is wired for a maximum power of 500 watts.
it requires thirty e14 bulbs and one e27 bulb, not included.
the structure of this monumental mid-20th-century chandelier was completely dismantled, cleaned, polished, and protected with a protective zapon varnish applied with a brush. The crystal fixtures were completely replaced. The chandelier is now in excellent condition, ready to illuminate a large room.
the central light with an e27 socket at the bottom of the chandelier is masked by a shaped glass dome. This had a clean break in the crystal, which was glued and gilded using the kintsugi technique and is now barely visible from below.
the chandelier is of italian origin and comes from a villa in emilia, dating back to the mid-1900s. It weighs 43 kg.

up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less