Cornelius & Baker Brass Gasolier in the Rococo Taste
ca. 1848-1858, Philadelphia, the standard mounted with lion's heads supporting shields marked "Cornelius & Baker", hanging below a canopy hung with tasseled chains, the rococo-molded body supporting six gas arms decorated with elephant heads and set with gas keys marked "Cornelius & Baker" and set with a rococo-molded lower finial and ruffled molded glass shades, electrified.
h. 55", dia. 33"
Dimensions:
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h. 55", dia. 33"
Condition:
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**In very good condition. No sign of damage. One gas key is different from the rest. The brass pans surrounding the central hub have a few dents along their rim. Does not appear to be missing any decorative elements. Lightly polished with a very pleasing overall patina. Now wired. The wiring runs along the gas pipes on the arms, so the gas turn-on valves have not been tampered with. Wiring new.
