This appears to be an American Empire-revival, or Lustre Empire, chandelier with brass eagle-head arms, a dark central body, and frosted flower-form shades. The form is consistent with an early 20th-century lighting fixture, likely circa 1920s to 1940s, though the exact maker is not visible and the shades/electrical parts may be later replacements. Visible wear supports age, but the single photo does not allow a firm originality check. A conservative auction estimate would be about $400 to $900 if authentic, or $150 to $350 if later assembled or heavily restored.
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Item Report
American Empire-Style Brass and Glass 4-Light Chandelier
Owner:Danny A.
By:Unknown maker
Style:Empire Revival / Lustre Empire
Origin:United States
Materials:Brass, glass shades, painted or enameled metal/glass body, chain suspension
Age:Circa 1920s-1940s
Condition:Good (visible wear and likely later electrical components; not officially graded)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker's mark or writing.
Date:2026-05-10 18:30:37.182107
Description:
Hanging chandelier with a central dark green/black glass or painted metal body, brass arms with eagle-head motifs, and four frosted glass flower-form shades. The form and decorative details suggest early 20th-century revival lighting rather than a true 19th-century fixture.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative American Empire-revival chandelier in the Lustre Empire manner, with eagle-headed scroll arms and tulip-form shades. Visible wear is consistent with age, but from the single view it is not possible to confirm a specific maker or whether all components are original.
Individual Images:
whole chandelier upward view
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Good (visible wear and likely later electrical components; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 84%
The overall form, eagle motifs, brass finish, and flower shades strongly support an Empire-revival chandelier identification, though the exact model and completeness cannot be confirmed from one image.
Authenticity Score: 58%
The fixture appears period-appropriate for the revival era, but the visible lamp components and possibly replaced shades/electrical parts limit confidence in full originality. More detail views of sockets, canopy, chain, and underside would help verify age and authenticity.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Empire Revival, Lustre Empire, chandelier, brass, glass shades, United States, early 20th century, lighting
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