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A pair of George II Walnut Girandoles – Part Four

Posted on 20th December 2010 by Jack Plane

I have seen girandoles, mirrors and sconces that were suspended by string or wire twisted round nails hammered into the backs of the frames, or even the sides (which will at least keep girandoles and sconces vertical on the wall), … Continue reading →

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A pair of George II Walnut Girandoles – Part One

Posted on 26th November 2010 by Jack Plane

Girandole is one name given to a free-hanging branched candleholder, but more commonly refers to a wall-hung looking-glass with one or more candle branches. Fig. 1. George II Walnut girandole with brass candle branches, circa 1750. The light from a … Continue reading →

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