Bohemian Workshop
PAIR OF BOHEMIAN JEWELED GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS, CZECH REPUBLIC, LATE 19th CENTURY
PAIR OF BOHEMIAN JEWELED GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS, CZECH REPUBLIC, LATE 19th CENTURY
Glass;
Price on Request
Each of globular form, the hand-blown ruby-colored glass cased over an internal white opaline liner. The exterior decorated with hand-painted raised polychrome enamel floral sprays and scrolling gold gilt vines. The globes are further adorned with various multi-colored faceted glass cabochons, simulating rubies and emeralds, each secured within decorative metal claw settings. Each fixture retains its original mechanical pull-down base designed for candle insertion. Suspended from a multi-link chain assembly.
Condition: Some minor fading to the gold gilt vines consistent with age and use. Later electrification. The multi-link chain assembly likely of a later date.
Dia: 10 inches (25.4 cm.)
