The Empire period (1795 & 1830) in France coincided approximately with England Regency period. The Empire style featured fine quality brass and bronze castings finished in gilt and contrasting black. This example has 8 lights.
Typical of the 18th and 19th centuries the French cage is recognised by a brass or bronze frame dressed in a variety of traditional drops and pendants. The French cage is our most popular continental chandelier, illustrated here is a polished brass finish 16 light example, wired with tall cream tapered candles and dressed with the traditional drops and pendants.