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CHANDELIER

Creator(s): Nesle Inc. (Vendor)

On view in: Ladies Powder Room


About this object

A light fixture made in the shape of an hot air balloon with a basket suspended beneath it. It is made from small faceted glass beads which yields a lacy effect. From the basket extends a circle of six electrified candle brackets of glass and beaded gilt metal.

Object name:
CHANDELIER
Made from:
Ormolu -- glass
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1957
Size:
50.8 cm (20 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.167
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973