Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892 A large gilt-bronze eighteen light chandelier Paris, late 19th century

the baluster shaped support adorned by three coats of arms issuing a set of three faiceaux-cast six light candelarms, engraved signature F. BARBEDIENNE. 

This chandelier has been lacquered. Three branches show holes for wiring and there is traces of tarnishing to the gilt-bronze. There is a pseudo gas stopper, 6 are missing but 4 are available in a bag. Please note this chandelier is not by Barbedienne as indicated in the printed catalogue; the signature has most likely been engraved later.
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For a note on Barbedienne, please see lot 97.