Huge Gothic / Arts and Crafts Victorian Brass Chandelier. Circa 1880.

Huge Gothic / Arts and Crafts Victorian Brass Chandelier. Circa 1880. High quality chandelier, with impressed makers mark on brass section and numbered 501. Most likely Belgian or Austrian.

Very Rare and substantial Victorian brass chandelier. Heavily decorated with scrolls, foliage and 4 dragons. The overall design is heavy Gothic, with spires and finials, all with applied foliage. Each side has 2 dragons, with wings out spread and long curling tails with fine detail. There are 5 globe shades, each dragon has one underneath and there is a central drop globe. To the lower centre there is a wide reticulated "Gothic" circular brass lightshade holder. This is fitted with a rare high quality (heavy) arts and crafts large frosted glass bowl. The shape of the lamp is wide at the bottom and cascades down from a central column. The glass shades may not be original, and the central bowl is a high quality replacement from the same era.

The chandelier is constructed from solid brass and extremely heavy (circa 40 Kg). It requires a 'heavy duty' joist fixing to safely secure to the ceiling (the chandelier bolt is present). It has working wiring as shown in the photos. There are a couple of aged related repairs to the brass. A stunning statement piece.

Measurements:
Height: 53 1/2 inches (136 cm)
Width: 41 inches (105 cm) [3ft without glass shades]
The dragons are 7 1/2 inches tall (18cm)