electrolier

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Here was not even a drop-light for him to do it by, only electric sconces set high upon the walls, and a fanciful centre electrolier.

From A Court of Inquiry by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

The powerful electrolier overhead cast its light full on Howard's haggard face and on the captain's scowling features.

From The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life by Klein, Charles

The thief stepped toward him and directly under the electrolier, while the others in the room stood like statues, looking on.

From Officer 666 by Currie, Barton Wood

In the mass they had nothing but a mechanical existence, subject as they were to the brightness or dimness of the electrolier that regulated their attention.

From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton

Hat, gun and rod racks of feet, antlers and heads in various combinations are mentioned elsewhere and occasionally some one attempts an electrolier of antlers, mounted either on the heads or separately.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Farnham, Albert B.