A RUSSIAN ORMOLU AND ROCK CRYSTAL EIGHTEEN-LIGHT CHANDELIER, LATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY BY JOHANN ZEKH

A RUSSIAN ORMOLU AND ROCK CRYSTAL EIGHTEEN-LIGHT CHANDELIER
LATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY BY JOHANN ZEKH
The vase-form corona issuing abundant ormolu rushes, each hung with cut-glass drops, above a baluster stem and fluted circlet frame issuing six scrolling branches each with a three-branch candelabrum terminating in foliate drip-pans and nozzles and with a central short prism issuing sprays, alternating branches surmounted by long prisms issuing sprays and circular drops, all hung with swags and pendant drops, terminating in a pinecone boss, some losses and replacements to the rock crystal, four branches associated, the central stem replaced and shortened
47 ¼ in. (120 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) diameter

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