Etsy - classicbrocante Antique Pair Lustres 2 Victorian Lusters Green Cut To Clear Glass Bohemian Candle Holders Enamelled 19Th Century Prisms 1880S 1890S

Etsy UK £269.85 Go to Etsy UK First seen in Jan 2022

Description

This is a superb pair of antique glass lustres or lusters. Made in the mid to late 19th century of Green cut to clear glass probably in Bohemia. The central section is hung with wired prisms. The decoration features a geometric design. in good condition see photos. Size is 16cm diameter x 32cm high in France in the 17th century in France a glass prism was called a,Luster. Candle holders, hung with prisms between 1850-1890, were also called, Lusters. Lusters are now mantle or table decorations,or a pedestal vase, hung with prisms. Lusters are elaborate candle holders to set on a mantle,sideboard or table. It comprises a candlestick with a glass bowl that the candle sets in, circled with prisms. in theory the prisms,(lusters), helped to produce more light from the candles. The prisms got there name of lusters, from the colors they would produce when struck by sunlight. The Victorians considered the height of elegant living to own lusters. They were always expensive & were usually found in only the more prominent homes. We have a wide range of antique & vintage items in our shop & will be happy to combine shipping costs. Please take a look at our other items. About Us Classic Brocante is a husband & wife team, Franc & Karen Jackson. We are based in Rugby, England, which is conveniently situated for both UK & European travel. Classic Brocante sources, buys & sells vintage, antique & unusual items including jewellery, kitchenalia, collectables, curios & bric-a-brac. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality items to buyers around the world & ensuring that our listings are as accurate as possible. Antique Pair Lustres 2 Victorian Lusters Green Cut To Clear Glass Bohemian Candle Holders Enamelled 19Th Century Prisms 1880S 1890S