Original Antique 19th-Century Victorian Gilt Brass Hanging Parlor Oil Lamp Chandelier with Milk Glass Shade & Cherub Sculptures (c. 1880s – 1890s)

Description

• Stately Victorian Artistry: Elaborately cast from heavy solid brass/bronze with flowing rococo scrolls, featuring beautiful three-dimensional sculptural cherubs (putti) flanking the ornate side branches.
• Hand-Painted Porcelain Font: The central lower oil reservoir is crafted from premium white porcelain, beautifully adorned with hand-gilded floral motifs and summer rose bouquets.
• The Imperial Glass Glow: Topped with a magnificent, large-profile milk glass hurricane shade held by an intricately pierced gallery rim, designed to cast a warm, soft ambient glow.
• Historical Provenance: Retains its traditional suspension chain-link configuration, highly sought after by collectors of authentic High Victorian-era antiques.

• Origin: European (Victorian / French Empire Tradition)
• Period: Late 19th Century (c. 1880s – 1890s)
• Medium: Gilt Brass/Bronze, Fine Porcelain, and Milk Glass
• Movement/Style: High Victorian / Rococo Revival
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. The brass framework is structurally flawless with a rich historic patina; the porcelain font has no cracks, and the delicate milk glass shade is perfectly preserved.