Soft Light & Sharp Detail A substantial and elegant flush-to-ceiling fixture sourced from the historic archives of W. Sitch & Co, Soho.
This piece features a large, impressive "Mushroom" profile bowl crafted from high-quality satin crystal. The glass has a frosted (satin) finish which diffuses the light beautifully, but it is elevated by deep, brilliant-cut details. A sharp diamond lattice pattern encircles the shoulder, and a striking starburst sits at the apex. These cuts polish through the frosting, creating a wonderful contrast between the soft, glowing satin and the sparkling clear crystal.
The glass is held by a heavy cast brass gallery of superior quality. The metalwork features a decorative reeded or ribbon-bound design with distinct cross-over detailing—a mark of English casting that separates it from plain utilitarian rings. We have preserved the original aged patina, retaining the warm, darkened bronze tones of the period.
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 brasswork has been cleaned to remove loose grime while strictly preserving the "as-found" patina and history.
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 to Mid-20th Century
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Material: Satin Cut Crystal & Cast Brass
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Diameter: 340 mm
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Projection/Depth: 200 mm
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Weight: 5 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.
