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Chandelier

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1810-1825

GUSN

GUSN-17262

Description

Chandelier with eight candlearms. Chain to ceiling extending from carved crown. Four heavy cast chains from crown to base. Candlearms extend from circular carved base. Elaborate carved finial extends up center from base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chandeliers (hanging lights)
gesso
glass (material)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
wood (plant material)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Gesso
Glass
Leaf
CHANDELIER

Additional Identification Number

66.1932

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1936.335

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