1850s Cornelius Style Brass Floral Basket Girandole Mantel Lamps - Pair

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An exceptional, finely curated pair of mid-19th-century American Victorian girandole mantel lamps in the highly desirable Romantic Floral Basket motif.

… Read more An exceptional, finely curated pair of mid-19th-century American Victorian girandole mantel lamps in the highly desirable Romantic Floral Basket motif.

Attributed to prominent Philadelphia foundries of the 1840s–1850s like Cornelius & Co., these substantial mantle pieces feature exceptionally detailed, open-flared botanical castings rising gracefully from solid white stepped marble plinths flanked by ornate gilt brass collars.

The lighting fixtures have been meticulously restored with an immaculate, historically correct complement of genuine vintage lead-cut crystal prisms—featuring long, multi-faceted colonial coffin spears and alternating lower teardrop dangles. Unlike common molded glass or acrylic replacements, these authentic crystals offer spectacular clarity, throwing brilliant rainbow prisms under direct light. A far more elegant, balanced, and fluid alternative to the dense putti or figural motifs of the era, this premium botanical set offers timeless appeal for traditional, transitional, or high-end eclectic interior spaces.

Wired and fully functional with flame-tip vanity bulbs included.

SpecificsEra: Mid-19th Century (1840s–1850s)Styles: Victorian, Romantic, TraditionalAttribution: Cornelius & Co. (Style)Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Marble, Genuine Cut CrystalItem Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-ownedNumber of Items: Pair (Set of 2)Condition Details: Beautifully restored antique condition. Cast brass retains an elegant, authentic, age-earned gilt patina. Completely restored with a full set of genuine vintage lead-cut crystal prisms (no glass or acrylic reproductions). Wired and fully functional. Marble bases show tight, stable hairline fissures and minor edge wear consistent with authentic 19th-century plinths, adding to the genuine antique character of the pair. See less