Origin:
Continental Europe
Date:
19th century
Period/Style:
Gothic Revival
Maker:
Unidentified
Materials:
Gilt bronze, ruby glass, and chain
Form:
Hanging sanctuary lamp
Description:
A large Gothic Revival hanging sanctuary lamp with deep ruby-red glass bowl set within a pierced gilt-bronze crown-form mount, suspended by three chains from a pulley-form upper fitting. The metalwork is enriched with tracery, crockets, and scrolling foliage.
Marks:
No maker's marks observed.
Dimensions:
50 in. H x 13.5 in. diameter.
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Overall good antique condition with tarnish, oxidation, surface grime, scratches, and rubbing to the gilded metal. The ruby glass has scattered surface wear and minor edge irregularities; no major break was observed. Chains, fittings, and any lighting or oil components are untested. Sold as a decorative object requiring specialist review before use.