FINE ENGLISH CUT CRYSTAL FIVE-LIGHT CHANDELIER,20th century, wired for electricity. Bowl-form corona with tear-shaped drops; double-baluster standard; five-faceted prism-mounted upper tier; downswept lower tier, having five candle-light branches similarly hung with tear-shaped drops. The whole with scattered beaded chains and large center ball drop. - 43 in. x 32 in. D. Estimate $3,000-5,000
The chandelier is colorless crystal with a silver-tone shaft transversing the crystal standard and bowl, which conceals wires elegantly without detracting from the colorless quality of lead crystal. Excellent condition, though some pendant drops may be chipped or missing.