Signed Baccarat Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

fourth quarter 19th century, French, the gilt-bronze frame with four rope-twist bronze supports, each holding three candle cups, for a total of twelve lights, the whole elaborately hung with drops and prisms, and terminating in a faceted crystal ball pendant, signed on both the brass base of the central cut glass finial and on the molded glass prism holders.
h. 33-1/2", dia. 23-1/2"

Jewel of a fixture in overall very good to excellent condition. Soft gilding with scattered minor oxidation consistent with age. A couple of spears with nicks to the edges, nothing serious.