A French tôle chandelier, the frame with five candle arms terminating in gilt metal socles in the form of stylised acanthus foliage. The body profusely decorated with multiple tôle leaves of rose, hawthorn, holly and others embellished further with fine porcelain flowers in the manner of sevres of varying design.
‘Tôle’ is a French word that is used to describe painted or enameled metal ware. This chandelier is painted with gilt details.
France, Circa 1800
Height 60cm x Diameter 50cm
Now Electrified
£1,650
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French Tole Chandelier
August 4, 2009 at 4:34 pm |
French Tole Chandelier looks awesome. Wish If I could buy this. Nice blog.