The original wrought iron chandelier is pictured in Ruth Reed's wedding portrait from 1934 (left). The reproduction chandelier was installed at the Byrne-Reed House on August 5, 2013 (right).
The original wrought iron chandelier is pictured in Ruth Reed's wedding portrait. Ruth Reed, daughter of David and Laura Reed, and Richard Burt Dyke held their wedding reception in the Byrne-Reed House in 1934.
Laura Reed sits in the living room of the Byrne-Reed House. The original chandelier is visible behind her in the gallery.
Architects Clayton&Little used historic photographs to extrapolate the dimensions of the original chandelier.
(Left to right) Phil Conrad, Robert F. Smith, and Lars Stanley discuss wiring the reproduction chandelier at Stanley's shop in Austin.
The reproduction chandelier "in progress" at Lars Stanley's studio in Austin.
The reproduction chandelier just prior to installation in the first floor gallery of the Byrne-Reed House.
The new chandelier is completely hand forged including the finely-detailed roses and vines that encircle the fixture.
The new chandelier in the first floor gallery of the Byrne-Reed House.
The new chandelier in the first floor gallery of the Byrne-Reed House.
The new chandelier in the first floor gallery of the Byrne-Reed House.