Pair Victorian Ruby Red Art Glass Mantle Lusters

19/20th Century; Original, 17.25'" height, beautiful ruby glass with hand-painted rose swags and bell flowers, gold trim. Each having ten 9" cut crystal prisms. The overall condition is outstanding and original. Please view photos

Medium

Glass

Date

19/20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Victorian ruby red art glass mantle lusters were the height of 19th-century luxury, serving as both functional candle holders and status symbols. Developed primarily between 1850 and 1890, these ornate pairs were designed to sit on either end of a fireplace mantel to maximize light through reflection

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Harry White Haw River N.C.

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good