Antique Italian crystal beaded Empire style chandelier

A truly exquisite antique Italian crystal beaded Empire style chandelier. The beautiful basket contains rows of crystal beads and rows of lovely opaque glass beads which are draped diagonally by 3 rows of crystal beaded and oval crystal beaded swags. The top waterfall section is enhanced with opaque glass beads, with central sections of alternating opaque glass and oval crystal beaded swags. The very top of the chandelier is crowned with a glass flower. Underneath this is a ring with crystal petals opening as half flowers, each hung with a crystal icicle drop. The large central ring is adorned with large glass leaf shaped finials, each fronted by a flower rosette and hung with long crystal shards suspended from rows of crystal beads. The chandelier is finished at the bottom with a clear crystal ball.