New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital cameara-2006.

Chandelier In The Moorish Style

Manufacturer Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892 - 1902)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1895

MediumPressed glass jewels; copper with enamel

DimensionsOverall: 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 28 in. (71.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Jules Sherman

Object number77.1280

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-7, Case 41

DescriptionChandelier. Hemispheric bronze "rope twist" with a central band of 24 red cast glass oval jewels (3" x1.75"), topped with a band of small opalescent glass (.75" sq.) protruding jewels. With 12 sturdy hooks at top (ribs from bottom) to hold suspension chains. At bottom is a glass & chain link "ruffle" 4 squares deep. Perhaps original fixture was gas. Electrical fixture not original. Hispano-Moresque style.

Label TextTiffany Glass & Decorating Company, New York American Chandelier in the Moorish Style, late 19th century Pressed glass jewels; copper with enamel Gift of Jules Sherman 77.1280 Published ReferencesDuncan, TIFFANY AT AUCTION, pg. 181, #428, similar.