Chandelier (6) - Brass, Glass

Condition
The two pendant lamps are in an original, used condition with normal signs of use and aging. The metal shows a natural patina and light oxidation, appropriate for the age. The glass shades are original, made of matte-satin glass with etched decorations. No visible large cracks or missing ornaments. The electrical wiring and fittings are old and should be inspected or renewed before use according to current safety standards.

Age
Probably manufactured between 1910 and 1935. The design combines characteristics of late Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) and the early Art Deco period, visible in both the organic ornamentation and the geometric glass decorations.

Material
Cast metal (likely spelter/zamak with a bronze-colored finish)
Matte-satin glass and etched glass
Metal hanging chains

Origin
Likely Western Europe, probably Belgium, France or the Netherlands. The combination of cast decorative ornaments and etched glass is typical of decorative lighting produced in these regions during the interwar period.

Dimensions (cm)
Small pendant lamp
Total height: approx. 60 cm
Glass shade height: approx. 22 cm
Glass opening diameter: approx. 10.5 cm
Maximum glass shade width: approx. 16 cm
Large pendant lamp
Total height: approx. 80 cm
Glass globe diameter: approx. 30 cm
Glass opening diameter: approx. 10.5 cm
Glass globe height: approx. 30 cm
Note: Both glass shades have the same opening diameter of about 10.5 cm and are therefore interchangeable.

Colors
Metal
Dark bronze
Brown-bronze
Localized green-blue oxidation patina
Glass
Matte white
Light off-white/grayish white
Satinized/translucent

Special features
Etched geometric decorations in the glass.
Decorative open-work metal shade on the large pendant lamp.
Heraldic bird or griffin motif on the small pendant lamp.
Original chain-hanging present on both pieces.