Cornelius and Baker twelve arm Renaissance Revival gasolier having etched globes with Greek key design now electrified. Dimensions: (approximately) 55"h x 33"w. Literature: Illustrated on page 159, Plate 75 in “Denys Peeter Myers. Gaslighting in America: A Pictorial Survey, 1815-1910. Denys Meyers states that the “twelve-light chandeliers were never very common. They were used large and grand houses and in public buildings.”  Cornelius and Baker of Philadelphia were described in the exhibition catalogue of The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1851 as, "the most extensive manufacturer of lamps, chandeliers, gas-fixtures &c., in the United States, employing upwards of seven hundred persons in the several departments of the establishment, which has been in existence for upwards of a quarter of a century. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com. Very good. No apparent chips or losses. The globes were replaced but have no chips. The body arm assembly is original. Original gold gilt and patination. It was extended by the previous owner. The pipe stem and very uppermost canopy were added.