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A LARGE CUT AND MOULDED GLASS AND SILVER PLATE FOURTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER 20TH CENTURY The whole with silver plated mounts, the hobnail cut baluster stem with looped swags, pendant drops, and stylised scrolled shepherd's crooks, with two tiers of spirally turned branches hung with faceted drops and suspending pear shaped lustres approximately 176cm high, excluding chain suspensions, 105cm wide Provenance: Supplied by Oliver Messel Condition Report: Saleroom notice- headline should read; "A LARGE CUT AND MOULDED GLASS AND SILVER PLATE FOURTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER" The chandelier is not wired for electricity and seems to date from the early part of the 20th century. There are no obvious signs of a maker's mark- but most sections of metalware (arms, arm platform, underside of sconces) are numbered. Overall the chandelier is dirty- with tarnishing to metal surfaces and wear to exposed sections such as tops of nozzles. There seems to have been a liquid drip through the stem resulting in an orange colour deposit visible just above arm platform. One glass nozzle is broken- we have parts of it and the plated fitting together with assorted drops and parts- some of which look to have come from the various swag fittings. 1 rattle shaped drop from the upper tier is broken adn partially present in the loose parts. There are old damages and chips to drops- mostly to suspended larger drops. The swags between the arms are attached with later looking and fairly crudely executed wire tie offs suggesting they may have been replaced or are later associated- however the form and cut looks to be mostly correct. The terminal prismatic drop to the stem has a different colour to other sections suggesting it is a replacement. Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer