Multi-Arm Crystal Chandelier with Prism Drops
Decorative Art / Lighting Fixture • Mass-produced; likely of European (Italian/Czech) or American manufacture in the style of Waterford or Schonbek.
Style & Movement
Neoclassical / Traditional Revival
Medium & Technique
Pressed and cut glass, brass/gold-toned metal hardware, and candle-sleeve electric sockets. Techniques include glass molding and faceting of crystal pendants.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (Circa 1970-1990)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24-30 inches in height and diameter; circular/radial format.
Subject Description
A tiered chandelier featuring scrolled arms, bobeches with scalloped edges, and decorative pendalogues (tear-drop and octagonal crystal prisms). The central column is composed of baluster-shaped glass sections.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the piece is currently disassembled or unmounted, resting on a table.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely residential use; no visible labels or maker's marks are present in the image to suggest a specific collection or high-end estate history.
Art Historical Significance
Low; this is a functional decorative object intended for domestic interiors, replicating 18th-century designs for a modern market. It lacks the unique craftsmanship of period 18th or 19th-century mouth-blown glass.
Notable Features
Includes a canopy and hanging chain; features faux-dripping candle sleeves to simulate beeswax candles.
Condition Issues
Visible dust accumulation, potential chipping on glass edges, tangling of hanging prisms, and exposed wiring that may require safety testing.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning with non-abrasive glass cleaner, rewiring by a certified electrician, and careful re-attachment of loose prisms using brass pins.