Late 19th Century Solid Bronze Engraved Ornate Chandelier, Crystal Glass

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Beautiful medium sized chandelier that lights up great. Its made of a combination of solid bronze and glass crystal. The … Read more Beautiful medium sized chandelier that lights up great. Its made of a combination of solid bronze and glass crystal. The bronze has really ornate engravings that show well. All of the glass is present with no missing or cracked sections. It has a large glass ball that hangs down from the center. All three of the power sockets work and the bulbs are included. The chandelier is from the turn of the century (late 1800's- early 1900's). The chandelier came from one of the largest and oldest homes in Englishtown New Jersey (Settled 1675). The Home is the "Moses Laird House" which Housed General George Washington as a honored guest the night of June 29th,1778 (The day after the succesful victory at The Battle of Monmouth). Although this piece was not in the house during his stay, it still has a very long history with the Historic Home. It was Even featured in "the Asbury park Sunday Press" on September 14th, 1969. At this time the House was Known as the "Carr House" and was being documented for its beauty and history. The chandelier is belived to have come from a Hotel in Sea Girt that was built in the late 1800's and demolished in the 1950's. I have not been able to confirm this but a leading possible origin could be The Stockton Hotel, which would match the story of the chandelier well. The Chandlier measures 15"W x 24"H. Measured from top of the hook to lowest point. See less