ANT-1373 Very “Different” and “Rare” Five-Light Art Deco Slip Shade Chandelier
The most over-used word in the Antique Trade is “rare”. It is used for everything to justify a high price tag. But normally, it is about as realistic a word to use, as “fragile” on a post office package. However, in this case, the word “rare” is accurate. In over 45 years collecting Art Deco lighting...and after handling thousands of Art Deco lights...there has been a grand total of THREE of these. One is in the Kelly Art Deco Lighting Museum; one was sold about 4 years ago and then...this one.
This chandelier design is rather unique. There have been flashes of it in table lamps but the maker has eluded documentation. That is rather a shame since the design is so unique.
A temptation, in attribution, is to say “French” or “German” etc. And that possible attribution was investigated but quickly discounted. The original 1930 sockets were American. The threads in the lights are standard American IP threads while European threads are different and must be re-tapped, in our UL light shop, to install American sockets and fittings. So, yes, this is an American made Art Deco period Chandelier.
Construction: Mixed white metals with touches of brass. The deeply embossed shades are acrylic of some type and there is a mica lining inside the base. The case itself is simply a mastery of fine casting. It is so difficult to accomplish reticulated castings and these are simply the finest casting quality. It IS a true collectable. One acrylic shade has a chip on the fitter. It could always be supplemented if it ever became a problem...but...unlike glass...it is truly fixable and out of sight when that shade is installed.
Measurements: 27" tall with a diameter of 17".
This chandelier has been completely re-wired in our UL shop with all new wire. It is ready to be installed and we will supply the full mounting kit to do so.
Price: Completely UL re-wired. Rare collectable Americana 5-Light, Art Deco Chandelier is $1,650.00…plus careful packaging and shipping.
