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Collections > Furniture > Chandelier, c.1720

Chandelier, c.1720

Chandelier
French, around 1720
Twelve-light chandelier of rock crystal. Brass chandeliers were commonly in use in the 17th century, but the introduction of crystal chandeliers in the 18th century greatly enhanced the decorative effect of candlelight.
Height: 103 cm; Width: 71 cm.

Place: France

Object Type: chandelier

Actual Date: c.1720

Century: 18th century

Materials: Rock Crystal, Gilt-bronze, Brass Wire, Gilt-iron

Museum Accession Number: FW.383