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Taking
Them Down |
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The
chandeliers were attached to hoists located between the chapel ceiling
and the roof. This space was only accessible from the outside of the
roof, 65 feet above the ground. |
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Disassembly
& Cataloging of Components |
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Because
the chandeliers were approximately 15 feet tall, they had to be
partially disassembled in order to fit them through the doors. Every
disassembly step is documented with drawings and photographs. |
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Getting
Them To The Shop |
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Because
the entire Quigley Center was undergoing renovation, there were no
working elevators at the time. As a result, nearly three thousand
pounds of chandelier parts had to be hand carried down a concrete
circular stairway in order to get them to the courtyard. |
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Refinishing
and Repair |
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Each
piece of brass, bronze, and steel was completely stripped and
refinished. Broken and missing parts were repaired or replaced. |
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Hand
Painting of Chandeliers |
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The
color details on the chandeliers were hand painted by Lumenelle. The
original painting techniques and colors were researched to keep the
chandeliers as original as possible. |
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Reassembly of Main Body |
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The
chandeliers were partially reassembled up to a point where they could
still be transported and fit through the building doors. |
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Bringing Them Back |
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Because
of the weight of the chandeliers and the steep and narrow stairway,
professional movers were used to carry the delicate chandeliers back up
the stairs and into the chapel. |
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Preparation for Hanging of the Chandeliers |
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The
three major subassemblies were reassembled in the chapel. After the
chandeliers were back on their chains, the candle covers and light
bulbs were installed. All light bulbs were tested before raising. |
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The Raising of the
Chandeliers! |
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The
reinstallation and lighting of the three large chandeliers in St. James
Chapel marks the completion of Lumenelle's lighting restoration. |
