19th Century Napoleon III French Crystal and Bronze Doré 9-Light Chandelier burnley or even as a statement

or even as a statement storage cabinet in a living room or guest suite

Below the eagle is a flaming torch gripped by the torrent sea

In Flambeau style

Electrified to fit a standard large base bulb

The crown is not original

19th Century Napoleon III French Crystal and Bronze Doré 9-Light Chandelier burnley or even as a statementThis is a classic French Napoleon III crystal chandelier with a lot of Intricate detail. The 9 brass ormalu scrolling arms have an acanthus design leading to crystal bobeches below the brass candle cups. Each of the arms is connected with beaded crystal swags. The entire column is surrounded by a crystal collar. The top scrolls have spear crystals and the upper and lower sections are elegantly joined by a cascading jewel chain of beaded crystals.