Could a chandelier fall in a fire?
I have a scene where a mansion is up in flames. A crystal chandelier plummets and smashes on the marble below. Is this totally outlandish? It's set in a fantasy time period around the late 1600's. I love the scene, though. Any info?
Edited to add: Thanks so much for the fascinating information! I just had a ding! moment. Besides being on fire, the mansion could be shaken by an earthquake. All this destruction is the result of a nearby volcano. I've heard of quite a few earthquakes knocking down chandeliers. Ah, the sweet sound of shattering crystal....
Thanks!
Karen