If I was to sell this, would Ebay be the best option? I haven't sold any antiques on Ebay before but I was just wondering. The thing with Antiques is they are so broad, I am learning so much lately it gets pretty overwhelming. Appreciate any advice on value and ways to sell this. Joe

That style was part of the Victorian era....dating around 1880. It was made for those who could not afford solid walnut and mahogany. It was often pine with walnut in important spots. I have a small dresser in that style, walnut front....with pine sides which were painted to look like walnut! Because it was cheap, it was not treasured and not a lot remains. I love the look! Linda c

Your most reliable source would be the builder of that model home. Since it is new there should be no problem finding the reference number.

I have to agree with disfromage on his points. To me it shouts French Electrolier circa 1920's (plus or minus) with their typical flat chain linkage design and the double rams -head sconces. Typical of a French Empire period (early 19thC) candle chandelier but with the introduction and blending of later design and materials available. Almost certainly brass/gilt brass. Have you pinged the shade with a fingernail to see if it has any resonance? It will tell you glass or alabaster. The shade design and colour are also typical French for the period. Also glass and alabaster have a different feel. Alabaster warm, glass cold. Curved glass was back then always very expensive to make so would add much more value than an alabaster shade. The |British also had a similar penchant for re-introducing classical designs when the Edwardians copied a lot of Regency furniture, again, with subtle design and later available material changes.