Ormolu Cage Chandelier With Rock Crystal And Amethysts, French, Late 18th Century

Ormolu Cage Chandelier with Rock Crystal and Amethysts, French, Late 18th Century

Description:
This cage-form chandelier features an ormolu frame. The upper section is fitted with a spider of six small scrolling arms, decorated with rosettes and pendants.

The nine shaped light arms carry ormolu nozzles and crystal drip pans.

The chandelier is hung with swags of cut beads, rosettes, and pendants in rock crystal, as well as amethyst drops and prisms. It terminates in a solid rock crystal ball.

The cage form, with its light frame, is characteristic of French chandeliers of the late 18th century. This chandelier stands out for its use of amethyst and rock crystal, two natural stones of the quartz family, which make it a rare piece.

Technique:
Chased ormolu frame with nine light arms. Small cut rock crystal stem. Rock crystal beads, rosettes, and pendants. Amethyst drops and prisms. Solid rock crystal ball finial. Crystal drip pans. French work, late 18th century.

Dimensions:
Height: 34 1/4 in (87 cm)
Diameter: 23 5/8 in (60 cm)

Condition:
Good condition. Wired for electricity, ready for installation.