Ten Arm Victorian Chandelier

Circa 1890.   Fresh to the market from a fine Park Slope Brooklyn brownstone is this large and important ten arm, original gas/electric (gasolier) chandelier. The main section of this light is a large spittoon shape with open mouthed lion medallions.  Each lion has a  candle arm coming from it's open mouth. Under this main section is a smaller round brass section that has five additional gas fixture serpentine arms, beneath which there is a large turned brass finial. Under the large original ceiling canopy is a long brass shaft that attaches to an inverted bell and is in turn surrounded by five radiating tubes which attach to the top of the spittoon. The gas arms with glass shades retain their heavy, open work, cast brass petcocks (gas valve switch). The five fine Period glass gas shades have serrated edges and clear and textured sections and are in fine condition. All solid cast brass with a fine original patina.  Professionally converted and re-wired for safety. Very fine condition.  49 " long x  30" diameter.