Dutch Colonial Rembrandt 5 Light Bronze Chandelier, 1870s

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Mid-19th century five light Dutch colonial Rembrandt chandelier in solid brass bronze with well cast details.
Scrolled decorative arms, original … Read more Mid-19th century five light Dutch colonial Rembrandt chandelier in solid brass bronze with well cast details.
Scrolled decorative arms, original bobeches, centered bulbous column, and terminating on a large ball with centered ring finial.

Complete with brass chain and brass ceiling cup.

This chandelier came out of the rectory of the Catholic Church 'Therese of the Child Jesus' in Heikant ( Zeeland, Netherlands) and they told me that this chandelier was originally out of the 'Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and the Saint Dominic Church', better known as the 'Spaarnekerk' in Haarlem ( Netherlands)
The church was dedicated to Mary (mother of Jesus) and to Saint Dominic of Osma (1170–1221), founder of the Dominican Order.

Was originally candle-lit, but has been wired with five candelabra base sockets, good for E14 screw in bulbs.

Chandelier is 83 cm high (from ring to ring). The chain with cieling piece is an extra 46 cm.
Wear consistent with age and use and a nice patina of years of usage
2 dents and some wear spots on the large ball.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order"
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less