Antique Arts & Crafts Iron & Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades

[This item ships from the UK. Please be aware that customs fees may be applicable if you buy from outside of the UK.] An exceptionally good, very large, and really rather rare - possibly unique - arts & crafts chandelier / pendant lamp, made in germany c.1900-1910. It has been made by a blacksmith, by hand. Possibly it was produced by a lighting company, but its handmade nature, scale and weight make it more likely that it was commissioned for the hall of a large villa. It features concentric rings of wrought iron with a hammered finish, the largest ring having decorative inset bronze panels around its circumference. From the largest ring hangs three hand-beaten shade galleries carrying white opal glass shades. The lamp is supported by very heavy chains, decoratively arranged, and its original hand-beaten ceiling rose. The chandelier has been refitted with three new period-style brassed e27 edison screw lampholders. It has been rewired with premium vintage-style italian-made cable with a subtle light grey cotton braid.