Grandeur in Detail A magnificent and highly decorative flush-to-ceiling fixture sourced from the historic archives of W. Sitch & Co, Soho.
This piece is a masterclass in period detailing. The large bowl is crafted from heavy-gauge clear crystal, featuring a deep diamond lattice cut. This sharp geometric cutting is designed to catch and refract light, creating a sparkling, prismatic display that enlivens the ceiling even when unlit.
The glass is held by a truly exceptional cast bronze gallery. Unlike simpler fittings, this band features an intricate, pierced relief pattern of repeating geometric or foliate motifs—a hallmark of high-quality English casting. The fixture is crowned by a substantial bronze pinecone finial seated on a fluted mount, adding a final touch of architectural elegance. We have preserved the original unpolished patina, allowing the bronze to retain its authentic, darkened character.
Provenance: The Sitch & Co Collection This piece hails from the inventory of W. Sitch & Co, London’s renowned lighting engineers established in 1776. Based in Soho, Sitch & Co were the go-to specialists for the capital’s most prestigious projects.
While they manufactured their own designs, they also supplied and maintained fixtures from the world’s finest makers—including F & C Osler, GEC, and Faraday & Son. Their client list read like a Who’s Who of British heritage, supplying fixtures to National Trust properties, grand country manors, government offices, and West End theatres.
To own a piece from this collection is to own a fixture that has passed through the hands of England’s most exacting lighting curators.
Restoration & Specification The fitting has been sensitively restored in our Nottingham workshop. The bronze work has been gently cleaned to remove loose grime while strictly preserving the "as-found" patina and verdigris.
It has been re-engineered for modern safety:
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Wiring: Brand new, certified cabling.
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Holders: Fitted with new internal ceramic bulb holders (E27 or B22 as required).
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Testing: Fully earth-bonded and safety tested to UK & International standards.
Technical Details
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Origin: London, UK (The Sitch & Co Collection)
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Era: Early 20th Century
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Material: Cut Crystal & Cast Bronze
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Diameter: 400 mm
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Projection/Depth: 240 mm
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Weight:7 kg
Shipping & Delivery Free UK Mainland Shipping on this item. International Buyers: We ship globally via DHL/UPS. Due to the high value and fragile nature of this piece, it will be professionally packed and fully insured via Secursus.
