Pair of Osler Satin Crystal Bowls in Decorative Brass with Opalescent Inserts
Priced as a pair
An incredible and rare pair of satin crystal bowls by F. & C. Osler, each seated in a decorative cast brass ring set with a band of opalescent cabochon inserts.
The Glass
The bowls are satin-finished crystal, cut with a tall petal-flute body beneath a scalloped upper border — a form immediately recognisable as Osler. The frosted surface gives a soft, even diffusion of the lamp while the cut ribbing catches just enough light to define the shape, the whole reading as controlled, glare-free light rather than raw brightness. The pair is consistent bowl to bowl, as an original matched pair should be.
The Frame
Above each bowl sits the detail that sets this pair apart: a decorative cast brass ring, worked with foliate ornament and set with a continuous run of opalescent glass cabochons that glow warmly when lit, ringing the fitting in soft points of milky light. The brass carries its original surface throughout, warm and untouched. Both fittings hang from decorative brass link chains to matching ceiling caps, consistent ring to ring.
Condition
In excellent original condition overall, with some slight staining to the satin glass and a couple of small chips to the outer edge of the bowls. The chips sit on the outer edge and are concealed when the bowl is seated in its ring — not visible in normal hanging. Honestly noted; neither affects the presence of the pair when installed.
F. & C. Osler
Founded in Birmingham in 1807, F. & C. Osler became the pre-eminent name in cut crystal lighting of the nineteenth century, celebrated for the crystal fountain at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and for supplying lighting to royal and noble clients across Britain, India and the Middle East. The firm's command of high-quality lead crystal and precision hand-cutting remains the benchmark against which period cut-glass lighting is judged.
Provenance — W. Sitch & Co.
W. Sitch & Co. were founded in 1776 and traded from their Soho premises until relatively recently, supplying antique and period lighting to the country house, heritage and film and television industries for over two centuries. This piece forms part of a significant acquisition of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the Sitch archive — one of the most substantial collections of curated antique lighting to come to market in recent years. Further pieces from the same acquisition will be listed as they are prepared and photographed.
Ideal For
- Hospitality and high-end residential schemes where a characterful pair anchors a space
- Designers and architects specifying period lighting with genuine maker pedigree
- A pair of entrance halls, a landing and stair, or flanking a central hall
- Collectors seeking original, untouched Osler with a distinctive decorative detail
Technical Specification
Maker: F. & C. Osler
Provenance: W. Sitch & Co. Archive, London
Origin: England
Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian, circa 1890–1920
Materials: Satin cut crystal bowls; decorative cast brass rings with opalescent glass cabochon inserts; brass suspension chains and ceiling caps
Overall Diameter: 375mm (14.8")
Glass Diameter: 355mm (14.0")
Minimum Drop: 600mm (23.6")
Weight: Approx. 5kg each
Quantity: Pair — priced as a pair
Bulb Holders: 1 × B22 bayonet per fitting (LED compatible)
Condition: Excellent original condition; some slight staining to the satin glass and small chips to the outer bowl edge, concealed when seated in the ring
Stock reference: IG221818
Wiring
Professionally rewired and ready for installation. We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request:
- UK — B22 or E27, wired to BS 7671
- Europe — E27 configuration
- USA & Canada — E26 using UL-listed components where applicable
- Australia & New Zealand — local standard configuration
Please advise destination country at point of order.
Shipping
Free UK mainland shipping. Worldwide shipping available — please enquire for a quote. All items are professionally packed and dispatched via DHL or specialist courier. All shipments are fully insured through Secursus.
