Vintage A. Schonbek 1950s Brass & Crystal Pendant Chandelier with original decorative cut-glass crystal prisms. 6-Arms, 12” Diamet

DESCRIPTION: Vintage Chandelier stored in a box for decades. Would need re-wiring. All Crystals are included. This is a very rare chandelier. I have never seen or found another like it. It was made by A. Schonbek in the 1950s and purchased in Montreal. There is no manual for stringing it, I did my best from memory. Condition: Vintage used; crystals appear bright and intact; metal shows light patina/tarnish consistent with age; label wear present; hanging chain included (see photo) Condition: Vintage used; crystals appear bright and intact; metal shows light patina/tarnish consistent with age; label wear present; hanging chain included (see photo). MATERIALS: Brass, Crystal Glass; Functionality: Worked fine when it was last when connected though that was a decade ago. Lamp is from the LL 9746 Series. Lamp Appliance number: LL 9746 S2. Made by A. Schonbek. Prisms could be made by Swarovski as they made them for other lamps in this series. Some history on the company: Founded more than 150 years ago in Bohemia, Schonbek Lighting is a world-renowned brand of luxury crystal lighting. Its story began in 1870 when young Adolph Schonbek left his grandfather’s glassworks to pursue his dream of making custom chandeliers with the finest crystal. By 1948, it had grown to become a world-wide export company. Adolf’s grandson Arnold, escaped the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia and nationalization of its industries, and re-started the business in Montreal and renting a warehouse in Plattsburgh in 1968. Schonbek was acquired by Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. in 2007 under whose banner it has continued captivating consumers across generations and multiple continents with its timeless crystal lighting designs. The company was purchased by WAC Lighting in 2021 and still operated at www.schonbek.com This fixture includes: - Crystal Bobeche - 10-foot 7 ½” brass chain (for extending or swagging). - Brass Ceiling plate: It is tarnished & would need to be electroplated. - 8-Spear Crystals: Each one has four raised facets; Elongated and tapered, ending in a pointed tip, resembling a spear. - 8-Pear-Shape French-Cut Crystals (flat on one side and raised and faceted on the other, specifically characterized by this distinct flat-and-raised surface for maximum brilliance and a highly detailed appearance (6 on the chandelier, 2 extras with no top). - 66-Icicle Crystals (raised on all sides) pointed, elongated, designed to refract light beautifully, creating rainbows and sparkle, and feature a metal loop or hook at the top for easy attachment to a chandelier. Measurements: Chandelier Diameter: 12” Length: 15" Brass Chain: 10-foot, 71/2” 1 Light.Ceiling Plate Diameter: 5 ¼” with 1” opening Spear Crystals: 4” long Pear-Shaped Crystals: 1 ¾” long Icicle Crystals: 4” long Babeche Diameter: 3 ½" Pickup category timeslot {B}