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Location:Los Gatos, California, US,
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Item:186129455019BEST French 19th C AMETHYST Crystal HC Tulip Form Gilt Mantle Lustres◇Florals◇A+. Exquisite Pair French 19th C. Amethyst Crystal Hand Cut Tulip Form Mantle Lustres◇HP Porcelain Florals◇ Multiple Gilt Bandings◇ 5" Crystal Cut Drop Spear Tip Prisms Spectacular Amethyst Cut Crystal Lustres, Stunning Light Reflective Brilliant Beauties Finest pair of early Lustres currently on the internet. These Amethyst creations are quite rare today. Museum quality Louis XVI style flawless opulence .. don't miss. DETAILS: An exquisite pair of rare French 19th century Louis XVI style Amethyst cut crystal tulip form lustre/girandole/candle sticks, each adorned w/hand-crafted porcelain floral designs & repeating gilt decoration. Each lustre is beautifully hand-created of the finest Amethyst Crystal, featuring: ▪ Tall 11" height ▪ Exquisitely designed, multi-dimensional thick, hand-cut crystal patterned 6.5" diameter bowls displaying eight (8) elegant tulip-form scalloped rims w/generous hand applied gold gilding applied to the top edges & repeated again, just below. ▪ The profusion of hand-cut clear crystal along with the literal sheer beauty of translucent properties of the generously infused Amethyst .. plus the amply applied gold gilt banding throughout, create an astounding, stunning array of light catching reflective brilliance. See detailed photos, please. ▪ Immediately below, each bowl's sides are highly decorated w/hand painted pastels over delicate hand created porcelain flowers & leaves, all centered atop eight (8) large, inset diamond shape translucent Amethyst & expertly set within beveled glass double crystal-cut framework. ▪ Notice the addition of profuse hand-cut crystal designs greatly contributing to these brilliant light reflective beauties, top to bottom. The expert array of Amethyst shifting colors, combined multi-faceted clear hand-cut crystal areas & intricacies, have created an absolutely stunning, elegant set of period quality lustres. ▪The highly reflective & profuse use of Amethyst throughout each lustre posesses transluscent properties, from the elongated downward bodies to their circular bases; further adorned w/distinctive hand-cut crystal designs seen & further adorned w/repetitive decorative gilt banding. As shown, a greater ornately designed banding of gilt appears just below bowls deliniating bowls from elogated rectangular form stem bases. A total of seven (7) hand-painted gilded bands appear throughout each lustre. Plus, each elongated Amethyst vertical design of lower portions also gilt banded; outlined. Amazing detail & opulence ! Suspended from each lustre are a multitude of brilliantly beautiful light reflecting hand-carved cut clear crystal 3-sided rectangular, 5" long prisms, featuring their desireable tapered spear tips. A hand-cut edge created on one side of all prisms, further reflecting light. All original prisms remain in excellent cond. Note: 1 prism is missing. A replacement can be easily obtained, or positioned to back & non-noticeable. Rare opportunity to own & display this pair of spectacularly brilliant period showcase beauties. Original, authentic early sets like these are increasingly difficult to find; particularly of this stunning color, quality & condition. France, Circa: 19th century. Unmarked. Contact us with any/all questions prior to purchase; happy to reply straightaway .. we check msg's often ea day. Due to fragility of this special pair, Sale is Final; no return. By purchasing, Buyer acknowledges this term & agrees to honor, including outside U.S. ▶️SHIPS via USPS Ground Advantage, First Class, fully insured, adult signature required. All will be carefully wrapped, double insulated within a strong, secure box. The USPS ETA & Tracking No will arrive in your message file by 9pm PST, day of ship, as a convenience. Purchase with confidence. Please review our 100% Feedback containing highly satisfied customer input. Affinity4antiques is a long time established, trustworthy eBay member, since 2002. Thanks for Looking !
Condition:Used
Condition:Flawless, MINT cond., pls review all photos inclusive of detailed description herein.
Antique:Yes
Shape:Tall, Round & Rectangular
Occasion:Holiday Dining, Entertaining, Decor
Size:Large
Glassmaking Technique:Hand Cut Crystal
Country/Region of Origin:FRANCE
Number in Pack:2
Item Height:11 in
Style:French
Features:Beveled Glass, Crystals, Cut Crystal Lusters, Prisms, Eight (8) Amesthyst Glass Diamond Squares, Enameled Hand-painted Florals, Leaves, Four (4) Gold Gilt HP Bands, Hand Painted, Inset Beveled Glass Squares, Profusion of Natural Amethyst Glass, Progusion of Natural Amethyst Glass, Raised Relief, Smooth, Translucent, Tulip Edge Design Bowls