Louis XVI Style Eagle-head Chandelier In Chiseled And Gilded Bronze Circa 1850-1870

Louis XVI Style Eagle-Head Chandelier in Chiseled and Gilded Bronze circa 1850-1870

This decorative Louis XVI style six-arm chandelier is crafted from finely chiseled bronze in its beautiful original gilding. The central part is adorned with a quiver and a shaft with leafy scrollwork topped with eagle heads.

The chandelier is embellished with a beautiful and elegant cut crystal decoration, featuring octagonal drops and numerous faceted crystals. It culminates in a faceted crystal pinecone ball.

The quality of the crystal suggests an attribution to the productions of the Baccarat Crystal Works.

A remarkable example of French craftsmanship in the Louis XVI style from the Napoleon III era, circa 1850-1870.

Dimensions:

Height: 39.37 inches.

Diameter: 26.77 inches.

In excellent condition, this chandelier has been carefully cleaned and retains its beautiful original gilding. It is electrified according to European standards, with the possibility of adaptation to American standards upon request.

About Baccarat:

In 1764, King Louis XV granted Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Metz, permission to establish a glassworks in the village of Baccarat in Lorraine.

In 1824, Ismaël Robinet, a glassworker at Baccarat, invented a piston air pump that facilitated glassblowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the pressed-molded technique.

In 1855, Baccarat participated in the first Parisian World's Fair, showcasing two candelabras and a chandelier of monumental dimensions.

On October 29, 1860, Baccarat registered its trademark with the Paris Commercial Court: a decanter, a goblet, and a glass inscribed in a circle. Initially printed on a paper label, the stamp was later directly engraved on the piece.

Baccarat crystal is of excellent quality, containing no less than 31.7% lead, without any defects, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship. This is what characterizes the manufacturer. The Baccarat Crystal Works has traversed generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.