Antique Edward F. Caldwell Style French Empire Brass 6-Arm Chandelier with Lion Mounts

Description

Magnificent antique solid brass six-arm chandelier executed in the Neoclassical Revival / French Empire style, attributed to premier lighting house Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (circa 1900–1920). Features a massive polished circular brass hoop ring mounted with six high-relief cast brass lion head bosses. Six decorative heavy brass suspension chains connect the lower ring to an architectural central crown column. Six downward pendant flower-bud candle sockets suspend gracefully below the ring. Salvaged from a prominent 1875 historic Alabama residence. --- Attribution: Style of Edward F. Caldwell & Co., New York Period: Circa 1900–1920 (French Empire / Neoclassical Revival) Dimensions: 23" Diameter x 35" Drop Length Features: 6 Cast Lion Head Bosses, Heavy Cable Chains, Bud Sockets Condition: Complete, authentic aged patina