A EXCEPTIONAL GILT BRONZE GEORGE IV CHANDELIER ATTRIBUTED TO HANDCOCK & RIXION
REF: FA1418
£ POA
Maker
Suspended from an elaborate gadrooned corona, with foliate decoration and scrolls supporting six chains cascading to the main body. The upper section with acanthus leafs issuing foliate scrolls and swags, with a central artichoke finial. The underneath decorated with a gadrooned dish and lotus flower finial. The chandelier issuing six scrolling branches with foliate decoration, supporting opaque lotus shades.
- Height 191.69 cm / 75 "
- Diameter 95.21 cm / 37 "
- Period 1800-1849
- Year 1830
- Country England
- Provenance Originally commissioned for Edward Clive, 2nd Baron Clive of Plassey and 1st Earl of Powis (3rd creation 1804), (1754 - 1839), 45 Berkeley Square, London. Edward Herbert (formerly Clive), 2nd Earl of Powis (1785-1848); Edward James Herbert, 3rd Earl of Powis (1818-91); George Charles Herbert, 4th Earl of Powis (1862-1952); Thence by descent.
- Condition The chandelier has the finest cast and burnished metalwork of this period which is in remarkable condition still retaining its original gilt lacquered finish, the tulip shades are of later date.
