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Saturday, December 26, 2009

A Pink Saturday Christmas Chandelier!

I hope everyone that celebrates the holiday had a joyful Christmas!

Today is Pink Saturday on Beverly's blog, How Sweet The Sound, and I'm sure many participating blogs will continue to share Christmas glad tidings, so please visit Beverly today to keep your holiday cheer.

While in lower Manhattan recently, I went to see the NYSE Christmas Tree - which is also commonly referred to as the "Wall Street Tree" - on Broad Street between Wall Street and Exchange Place, and almost directly across the street, on display in the 15 Broad Street building lobby, was this stunning pink lit chandelier!

Upon further investigation I found out that it is 1,900-piece, Louis XV chandelier that once hung in the main banking hall of J. P. Morgan at 23 Wall Street. The two commercial properties have been converted into luxury condominium apartments and the chandelier was saved and put on permanent display as a design element.

Displayed so close to the ground, and lit with its soft and lovely pink glow, the chandelier looked like a magical crystal Christmas tree. Most unusual, unexpected and so delightful!


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27 comments:

  1. La Petite GalleryDecember 26, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    You said a mouth full. What a fun
    thing to stumble upon. Nothing like Manhatten. Is wall street still there??? ha ha Ha!
    Was there any movement? This is a great time to be in NYC.
    wishing you a wonderful New Year.
    Yvonne

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  2. Sea WitchDecember 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Wow,this truly is spectacular. What a hidden gem you found. I so adore all of your daily travels around the city. My cousin from Queens sent my son in Afganistan and my other son in Denver NYC bagels and black and white cookies. They both were over them moon with that gift. Sea Witch

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  3. LorrieDecember 26, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    What a neat find Pat! I'm so glad that this chandelier has been saved and put on display where people can continue to enjoy it. Thanks for telling us the story behind it. I learned something new from you again today.

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 26, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    WOW and I do mean WOW!!! That is beautiful and such a wonderful thing to just 'find'. Love it.

    Linda

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  5. KatDecember 26, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Stunning! I love the way they've displayed it. What a neat find. Kathy

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  6. Ciao Chow LindaDecember 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, that is some chandelier you stumbled upon. You're always finding new and unexpected treats!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What a beautiful treasure to discover. I know there are so many wonderful things in NYC to delight the eye. I am glad we have you to highlight them for us. Hope you are enjoying your Christmas weekend.
    QMM

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  8. VeeDecember 26, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I am so glad that it was rescued...anything that exquisite not being displayed would be a crying shame. Glad you found something so unexpected and magical!

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  9. GraceDecember 26, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I am so in love with chandeliers! I collect miniature ones and anything where they are painted. This is so spectacular I definately have to visit it! Happy Pink Saturday Hugs Grace

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  10. storytellerDecember 26, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Wow ... that's impressive! Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy Pink Saturday. Mine’s at Happily Retired Gal
    Hugs and blessings,

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  11. JeanneDecember 26, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Dear Pat, WOW, that is gorgeous and has quite a history. Beautiful in pink and a great post about it today. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas Pat. I know you miss your little grandson. I too miss the grands when I can't be with them more often. They are a delight and a wonder.

    Have a wonderful New Year and a healthy one to be sure.

    Love, Jeanne

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  12. BetzieDecember 26, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, that is just gorgeous!!! Amazing it lasted so long...thanks for sharing! HPS!

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  13. SaraDecember 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    That is a beautiful chandelier! How fun that must have been to stumble upon!

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  14. Judy December 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Delightful...is right! So glad it has been preserved for all to enjoy...and thank-you for sharing it with us.

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  15. CynthiaDecember 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Happy Holidays!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy Pink Saturday, Pat!

    What a gorgeous work of art---thank you for continuing to share the wonders of your part of the USA!

    Just visited with my niece from Denver on Christmas eve. Her Christmas card was a photo taken of her with The Big Blue Bear....did you see that on your trip to visit your son and family?

    Have a great weekend! L, Dana

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  17. JennyDecember 26, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Totally gorgeous and so unexpected!

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  18. TaraDecember 26, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Pat

    What a neat pink find! Hope you enjoyed the holiday with your family!

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  19. Arlene DelloroDecember 26, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    What a gorgeous chandelier! Hope you had a Merry Christmas.

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  20. ClaudiaDecember 26, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    How wonderful to just "stumble" upon that beauty. It is so lovely. Only in NYC. Sounds like your holiday was joyful. Onward and upward to good things in 2010!

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  21. black eyed susans kitchenDecember 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Wow, stunning! You just don't see chandeliers like that anywhere...I love New York!!
    ♥, Susan

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  22. suesuebDecember 27, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    This has to be one of the most gorgeous chandeliers I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing and Happy pink week!!

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  23. BeverlyDecember 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Oh my, Pat. That is absolutely exquisite. It does look like a Christmas tree.

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Holidays to you and your family, my dear friend.

    I hope your foot is improving every day.

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  24. Betsy BrockDecember 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Very unusual...and very pretty! :)

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  25. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 27, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Now, that is pretty amazing, Pat! I've never seen anything like it before!

    Loved seeing it...

    XO,

    Sheila (who is still technically on blog break so I can REST!)

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  26. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Oh, so pretty in pink! ;-)

    Paz

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  27. Julie Kwiatkowski SchulerDecember 29, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I'll have to show this picture to my son, he loves chandeliers!

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