Object Description
This is an impressive antique English William IV tent waterfall crystal chandelier with twelve lights arranged over two tiers, and circa 1830 in date.
The oak leaf gilt chandelier features a drop hung corona supporting cascading chains of rule drop tents to the main ring, issuing two tiers of lights, one of eight and one of four, all with ornate scroll arms supporting radial cut drip pans and candle nozzles.
The luxurious waterfall design features hundreds of hand-knotted icicle-cut crystal pendants creating a dazzling waterfall effect, further enhanced by octagonal crystal button chains draped from top to bottom.
Whether placed in a hallway, foyer, or reception room this magnificent chandelier make the ultimate statement.
Provenance
Prominent Guernsey Estate
See photo of the chandelier in situ.
Condition
In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and rewired, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:Height 112 cm x Width 85 cm x Depth 85 cm Weight 25 kg
Dimensions in inches:Height 3 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inchesWeight 55.1 lbs
The word chandelier appeared in the English language in the late 14th century, borrowed directly from 12th century Old Spanish. This was a new spelling of the 10th century French word chandelabre, which comes from the Latin candelabrum, itself from the Latin candela (meaning candle).
The earliest candle chandeliers were used by the wealthy in medieval times.
The world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, a gift from Queen Victoria, is located in the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. It has 750 lamps and weighs 4.5 tons. Dolmabahçe has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world, and one of the great staircases has balusters of Baccarat crystal.
Our reference: A5139