Rare Double-Tier Chandelier

Probably American, ca. 1820-1840.

Carved wood, iron.

This rare American meeting house or church chandelier was originally found in Coastal Massachusetts. The standard or center section is both finely turned and carved from a hard wood. The serpentine candle arms are fitted with balls and turned wooden candle-sockets.

Condition: One replaced candle arm, later gilt-paint removed now showing large portions of the original gilt.