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Rare Early Chandelier, 1836

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
Complete with copy of patent issued to Alonzo Platt of Middletown, Connecticut, on October 8, 1836.

Alonzo Platt called this a "Union Lamp" in that it produced "a clear and vivid light by the union of three separate and distinct lamps or reservoirs, so combined as to burn under one glass."

This true survivor of American Industrial Arts is the most complete and original extant.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast and formed metal.
Condition:	Excellent. Original polychrome paint decoration. Replaced glass shade.
Creation Date:	1836
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Incollect Reference #:	95531

Dimensions

H.	22 in;	Diam.	22 in;
H.	55.88 cm;	Diam.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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