TeaPot Chandy on CL --Anyone know of a Smaller Size?

14 years ago

Hello,

I went to Inland Empire this weekend to see this Chandy.

My Mom fell in love with it. Unfortunately, it's too big.

I've been searching the internet for something as similar as I can find, only smaller.

I've searched Ebay, Ruby's, Amazon, and even CL plus a ton of online stores.

Maybe I'm not using the correct search terms on Google?

I'm taking a big leap here, asking if anyone here happens to have one very similar to the Chandy in the CL pic or knows of an online site/store that would sell something very similar only on a smaller scale?

Thank you very much!

Here is a link that might be useful: TeaPot Chandy --- Sadly, too big.

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oceanna
14 years ago
I believe you can buy about any old chandy on CL or TS, and drill holes through pretty cups and saucers and insert those where the candles are. Haven't seen it with teapots, but why not? Ask about what type of drill bit to use and whatever else you might need at your local hardware store. You can also paint the metal, of course. Surprise mom with something you made yourself?

Here is a link that might be useful: You might also want to look here for ready-made
annzgw
14 years ago
This site has a few chandy's for sale.

http://www.mysimon.com/9000-12621_8-0.html?sdcq=keyword-teapot+chandelier

I can't tell what colors are in the one you posted but if you can't find what you're looking for I'd consider buying the large one and having someone rebuild it so that it's smaller.
Call around to some stores that specialize in lamps/lights and ask for a repair person referral.

Here is a link that might be useful: chandelier
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ladyamity
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Oceanna!

DogGone you! Do you know how long I spent looking at all those wonderful pics?
Gads.....laundry didn't get done and family had grilled cheese sammiches and chilled canned peaches instead of spaghetti and strawberry shortcake! LOL

I consider myself pretty innovative and can usually create something out of not much when the need arises (lack of funds which is almost always the case.lol) but this? Ohhh, I don't know. I think I'd be out of my league....wiring? And heck, I can't even come up with decent coordinating paint colors much less come up with pieces that would come close to being coordinated enough to be presentable.

The colors in the Teapot Chandy are dulled... an Old World look. It's a wonderful piece and she paid a pretty penny for it originally at a one-of-a-kind foo-foo boutique.

I was taking a long-shot...you know how something gets popular and then you start seeing it in all the big-box stores? I was kinda hoping this Teapot Chandy had become popular enough that someone would have something like it, only a smaller scale.

Hi Annz!

Oh, the chandy in the link you posted is my cuppa tea....Love it! It's more what I would pick...the color and the fact it doesn't have the large teapot in the center.

Of course, seeing the MySimon link had me adding other search words for Chandys and before I knew it, I got lost in the 'pages' of the most beautiful Chandys. LOL

I hadn't even thought of having it reworked by lamps/lighting shop.
But I think I'll call around today first. I'd hate to plunk down the $$$ on the CL Chandy only to find out making it into a smaller scale will cost me more than the Chandy....but a great idea I hadn't thought of so Thank you!

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