Pair of Chandeliers
Baltic, Sweden or Russia, circa 1785-1790.
Gilt Bronze, brass, cut glass and red coloured glass.
Height: 128 cm (50.4 inch)
Diameter: 115 cm (45.3 inch) Ref No: 1536
An impressive and rare pair of Russian neo-classical chandeliers. The circular pierced corona hung with facetted drops and suspending from chains, the main circlet issuing six branches and a central baluster-shaped red glass stem with stylized flower elements, surmounted by two conforming smaller coronas, later fitted for electricity, minor replacements.