Accurate Description of Item
One Colonial Revival Style Chandelier
Appraiser Remarks
Without actually physically examining them, determining the exact vintage of chandeliers like this is difficult. This one is in the "Colonial Revival Style". Such pieces are 20th century reproductions made of Original American Colonial period ( 1620-1780) examples that would have been used in large homes or public buildings, such as Halls, Dining Rooms and Ballrooms. Most chandeliers of this type and style tend to predate World War Two, but remain in production to this day.
They seldom were used in ships mounted on chains because of the constant motion of a ship would have them constant motion like a clock pendulum.
That said most like this, unless they've been converted from gas to electric are Continental examples made during the first quarter of the 20th Century . Values vary by size and number of lights, comparable examples to this one can retail in the $600.00- $1100.00 range.
They seldom were used in ships mounted on chains because of the constant motion of a ship would have them constant motion like a clock pendulum.
That said most like this, unless they've been converted from gas to electric are Continental examples made during the first quarter of the 20th Century . Values vary by size and number of lights, comparable examples to this one can retail in the $600.00- $1100.00 range.
Estimated Value
$400.00- $600.00
Re: Brass ship chandelier
One Colonial Revival Style Chandelier
Without actually physically examining them, determining the exact vintage of chandeliers like this is difficult. This one is in the "Colonial Revival Style". Such pieces are 20th century reproductions made of Original American Colonial period ( 1620-1780) examples that would have been used in large homes or public buildings, such as Halls, Dining Rooms and Ballrooms. Most chandeliers of this type and style tend to predate World War Two, but remain in production to this day.
They seldom were used in ships mounted on chains because of the constant motion of a ship would have them constant motion like a clock pendulum.
That said most like this, unless they've been converted from gas to electric are Continental examples made during the first quarter of the 20th Century . Values vary by size and number of lights, comparable examples to this one can retail in the $600.00- $1100.00 range.