Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Free Appraisals
    • Get a Free Appraisal
    • View Appraisals
    • Local Appraisers
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
  • Shows
    • Antique Shows, Flea Markets, & Swap Meets Map
    • Upcoming Shows
User Menu
  • Login
  • Help
  • Register

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Czech Glass Grape Chandelier

By sandhills, 29 January, 2012
Description

I have had this item up for a few years hoping to get an appraiisal from some of the experts here and I'm pleased to say that I got a few pearls of wisdom. That being said I had never really wanted to sell really just wanted to know the value incase something happened to it. Well, because of a death in the family I have decided to sell. I have seen these go from $15,000 to $22,000.

I am a motivated seller so you are welcome to make me an offer - I have a few people interested but no definite meeting of the minds as of yet.

Anyone interested can contact me through instant Appraisal.

 

Category
Other
Medium
Glass and Metal
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Will get back with exact measurements
but close to 40" Wide x 26 Tall
Date Period
1940's
Weight
around 60 lbs but will get exact with measurements - It's real heavy!
History
was bought in Italy in the mid 40's to go with a dinning set for my family. Was given to me in the 1980's. I have never done anything to this beauty but lightly dust and enjoy.

I will be putting up the matching table as soon as I get pictures.
Price
$16,000
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Mary I. Poskanzer

12 years 10 months ago

Re: Czech Glass Grape Chandelier

I have aquired two table lamps that seem to be made by the same company as your chandelier.  I looked at the photo you have very closely and your chandelier and my lamps are made exactly the same.  They have blown  scalloped bases with air bubbles and gold effects in it.  The stem curves up like a question mark of which the bulb is attached.  There are glass leaves attached by wire to the stem.  The grapes are clumped exactly the same as on your chandelier.  One lamp has whitish grapes and the other has purple.  Can you tell me any  more information on these pieces and their possible value.

 

Thanks so much

No votes yet

jdec1

12 years 3 months ago

Re: Czech Glass Grape Chandelier

Hello. I own several of these, and several different kinds. These are not Czech, though many people think they are. They are Murano, and indeed, very valuable. The onechandelier you show here, single tier, depending on the number of leaf and arms ranges from $5,000 to $12,000 USD as of 2013. Yours preliminarily looks like the upper range. There are other smaller pieces that coordinate which are very rare. There are French models that are, indeed Czech, but this is a Murano, and to some, the more desirable. You identify these by the very very pale leaf arrangements, and pale grape clusters, not the bold colors of Italian design. Fortunately, you have a older one, which I enjoy more. See to it that the each individual leaf remains chip free, and be careful that the old bulbs get rewired to modern standards by a professional only.

And, if you have the coordinating pieces, keep the set together at all costs! The chandeliers, especially the large ones are so very rare, so very desireable. I've helped many people discover the item they though was worth $200 is actually worth$12,000 on ebay a couple of times. Congratulations!

No votes yet

sandhills

11 years 10 months ago

In reply to Re: Czech Glass Grape Chandelier by jdec1

Re: Czech Glass Grape Chandelier

Thank you for taking the time t comment - much appreciated!

No votes yet
  • Log in or register to post comments

Today’s Featured Blog

How to Start a Collection: Tips for Beginners

More Blog articles…

Recent Appraisals

  • Mexican/Cuban Courtyard Oil on Canvas Miniature Painting
  • Signed Chinese Interior Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle
  • Antique Art Nouveau Carl Sigmund Luger ceramic box
  • Louis XV Chairs?
  • Bell
  • Stempot Aztec-Oaxaca 1200 AD
  • Fossil
  • 1789 powder horn
  • Small curio cabinet shelf
  • 1893 Custom Maple Dresser & Full Size Bed
See more appraisals…

Recent Appraisal Comments

  • Art Nouveau Ceramic Box (Attributed to Carl Sigmund Luber)
  • Inside-Painted Chinese Crystal Snuff Bottle with Jade Top
  • Miniature Oil Painting of Colonial-Style Courtyard
  • Pair of Antique French-Style Victorian Armchairs
  • This signed interior reverse…
  • Louis XV Sitting Chairs
  • Antique Bronze Bell
  • Stempot Pottery Vessel (Label: "Aztec–Oaxaca, 1200 A.D.")
  • Cladocyclus gardneri Agassiz Fossil
  • Scrimshaw Powder Horn (Dated 1789)

Recent Blog Articles

  • How to Start a Collection: Tips for Beginners
  • Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value
  • Beyond the Price Tag: Unlocking the Hidden Stories in Your Family Heirlooms
  • Antiques as an Investment: Beyond the Hype, What's Actually Worth It?
  • Is it Real or Just Really Old? Your Guide to Spotting Fake Antiques (and How to Protect Yourself)
  • Beyond the Dust: Unearthing the Stories Behind Your Antiques (and Why Knowing Matters)
  • Unlocking Time's Treasures: Your Essential Vintage Watch Value Guide

More Blog articles…

© 1995- InstAppraisal™, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions of Use