Bronze and crystal ceiling lamp with three lights - vintage

Ceiling lamp made of bronze and crystal with three round lights surrounded by a crown of cast bronze decorated with volutes and bas-relief motifs. The upper part features crystals in the shape of a curved hand, while the lower part is richly adorned with crystals carved into a tip and a soft covering of faceted octagonal chains of inclined size, connected in the middle by a round bronze ring and other pointed crystals. The electrical system has been completely replaced and consists of 3 Edison Mignon E14 lamp holders. Maximum power is 180 W. This large and elegant ceiling lamp is especially suitable for illuminating ceilings of modern rooms with a height of approx. 2.70 m. Italy, circa 1970.

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