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RARE! REGAL UNIQUE ANTIQUE!
ALL ELECTRIC LEAD CRYSTAL CHANDELIER
(WITH APPROXIMATELY 640 HAND-CUT CRYSTALS!)
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"Near perfect *" 110 year old (circa 1890) one-of-a-kind, elegant antique all-electric Swedish chandelier. One of the very earliest all-electric chandeliers, it is made of bronze with beautiful antique darker patina and regal ornamentation. It has 642 hand-cut lead crystals by hand count. There are 526 octagon hand-cut lead crystals from .625-inch to 1.5-inch and 165 icicle 3-inch hand-cut lead crystals and one 4-inch center heavy hand-cut lead crystal.

*It must be understood that "near perfect" applies to the overall appearance of this wonderful century plus old chandelier. Being hand-cut lead crystals over a century old, they are not perfectly uniform, and a relatively few may have minor chips not easily detected by the eye.

Additional close-up email photos are available by email request if received in sufficient time before close of bidding. Please specify view desired and/or location of your interest. It simply really is a very beautiful Swedish "ljuskrona" from absolutely every direction!

Many, if not most, other antique chandeliers of this general style and era have had the bottom layers of icicle crystals removed. Then they are replaced with less expensive octagon crystal strands hanging in a basket-like form on the bottom altering their style and value.

This must-have antique chandelier has not been so altered. It is believed completely original except for the socket adapters used to make 110-20 volt light bulbs fit and necessary professionally upgraded electrical over the years.

Ideal to hang in a high ceiling entryway or over an open stairwell, it can also be hung over a table anywhere, especially in a formal dining room setting. Dimensions and other specific information regarding this truly beautiful unique electric antique Chandelier follows.

It is 33" tall by 14" m/l in diameter at the widest spot; and,
it has 4 40 watt 110-20 volt light-bulb sockets; and
it is presently adapted for 110-20 volt home power-grid; and,
it can be easily reconfigured for 220-40 volt power-grid; and,
It will be shipped with six new 110-20 volt 40 watt light bulbs wrapped separately that includes two spares; and,
it has an electrical plug for a 110-20 volt ceiling box; and,
It can be hard-wired by removing the present plug; and,
it weighs less than 25 lbs; and,
it can be hung easily from any ceiling rafter or second story floor joist with the proper hook, and secured against possible earthquake dislodgement.

If it is to be hung suspended from a chain, it will be shipped with custom chain and new satin chain covering for an additional fee of $50.00 (US), If desiring custom chain, etc. Please specify,

chain length desired; and,
chain color:
satin chain covering color:

PROVENANCEA family heirloom from Stockholm Sweden, it was imported to the USA over a dozen years ago, along with other items of inheritance. Previously identified & appraised for import purposes as created in (circa) 1890 and valued in Dec. 1989 @ 30.000,00 KR (30000 Swedish Crowns were then worth approximately $5,000.00 US, at six kr. per one $ m/l.) The chandelier has hung for 14 years in our family residence after importing it. Paperwork documenting importation data was lost in a fire in 1995.

As a daughter and before moving to the USA to marry, the owner lived for a decade with her parents in a beautiful old home (previously owned by one of Stockholm's Mayors) in Sweden. The old mansion even remains to this day on the corner of Poppelv�gen & Korsv�gen which is located in the exlusive �ppelviken area overlooking one of Stockholm's many picturesque bays.

In such homes, chandeliers hung in many rooms and are often, even almost always, taken from home to home when relocating but this one was not. They are most commonly, if not usually, passed from generation to generation as family heirlooms. As such, they rarely become available for purchase: thus frequently becoming unobtainable at nearly any price, until someone dies heirless or a need arises.

CERTIFICATIONThe pictures accompanying this information AND the information contained herein accurately portray the chandelier's condition and beauty to the best of the sellers' knowledge and ability to provide. ......... Dennis and Ylva Jacobsen

PAYMENT
Complete payment MUST be made to seller's account (supplied to winning bidder at end of sale) by irrevocable bank to bank wire transfer within 3 days of end of sale, and before package leaves seller's premises, or seller begins delivery process.

Seller will begin delivery process within 72 hours of receipt in their account of wire transfer of purchase funds, which must include any added charges for Shipping, Insurance, and Packaging (see below.)

SHIPPINGWITHIN THE USA. Shipping costs must be paid by the purchaser, and will be added to the final sales price. Such shipping will be by AIRBORNE EXPRESS 5-day delivery. Actual costs will be as determined by AIRBORNE EXPRESS 5-day delivery from the 98632 zip code zone location to the zip code zone location of final destination. This cost will be added to the payment amount required before shipping.

INTERNATIONALLY. Sale will be FOB Castle Rock, Wa. USA 98611. It is the responsiblity of the purchasor to arrange for shipping, unless any special arrangement is made with the seller. In any case, seller guarantees to assist the purchaser in obtaining shipping in everyway possible. All shipping costs remain the obligation of the purchaser.

INSURANCEUSA DESTINATIONS.Insurance available through AIRBORNE EXPRESS agents will be required for the entire purchase price before shipping. The expense must be paid by the purchaser at the rate of $.50 per hundred dollars of the final purchase price. The calculated amount for insurance will be added to the payment amount required before shipping.

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. The purchaser must obtain proof of insurance and supply it to seller prior to shipping. Seller agrees to provide purchaser or their insuring agent with details of packaging to assist in obtaining insurance.

HANDLING/PACKAGINGThere is a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00 US) HANDLING/PACKAGING fee. It covers the time and expense of the chandelier (sans light bulbs) being suspended at working height; and,

carefully packing it throughout crystals with tissue; and,
protectively wrapping it externally with tissue and bubble wrap; and,
binding it externally on the bubble wrap with tape; and,
packaging lightbulbs and any additional accessories, i.e. chain and covering and placed in carton bottom; and,
suspending chandelier from a bar across top of packaging carton; and
totally surrounding the wrapped chandelier with expanded material as cushion surounding the wrapped item inside carton; and,
carefully taping and sealing addressed carton; and,

hand delivering packaged chandelier to shipping agent's local address within 25 American miles if applicable.

Other older, larger, more ornate, and thus more expensive, very rare, unique, antique "svenska ljuskronor" (Swedish chandeliers) presently hanging in the owner's home may also be available through private negotiation.

See our Website or contact: [email protected] for more details.

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