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AN EARLY REGENCY PERIOD ANTIQUE ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS CHANDELIER
circa 1805

An important English early Regency period ormolu and cut-glass twelve-light chandelier, the central faceted shaft surmounted by two tiers of gilt fountain-sprays hung with drops, the circlet with two tiers of S-scroll branches with scalloped circular drip-pans and reeded nozzles, with dished base.

This chandelier is similar to the model that was in the collection of HRH the late Duke of Kent.

Height 56in (142cm). Diameter39 1/2in (1m).

Reference:J6247

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