Monumental F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Gilt Bronze Gallery and Classical Festoon Decoration
IG221831
An exceptional grand-scale plafonnier by F. & C. Osler, retaining its original gilt bronze gallery with finely cast classical decoration. Acquired as part of a significant collection of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the archive of W. Sitch & Co., London. At over half a metre in diameter, this is a hall-scale fitting of genuine architectural presence.
The Glass
The bowl is executed in thick hand-cut crystal with a high-gloss polished exterior and satin-finished interior — a technically demanding treatment distinctive of F. & C. Osler's finest architectural production. The exterior is worked with a bold radiating fan-cut and overlapping petal relief, each lobe deeply and precisely defined, graduating from rim to base. When illuminated, the satin interior produces a warm even glow while the polished exterior relief reads with full sculptural clarity. Unlit, the depth of the cutting and the quality of the crystal are immediately apparent. This is hand-cut crystal to a standard that no longer exists in production.
The Frame
The original gilt bronze gallery is pierced with arched slot apertures and punctuated by raised floral rosette medallions. Between the rosettes hang individually cast swag festoons of pointed leaf forms, tied at each end with ribbon bow mounts — classical eighteenth-century ornament executed with the precision expected of serious architectural metalwork. The fitting suspends from an original decorative ceiling plate via cast brass link chains.
Provenance
Founded in 1776 and trading from Soho for over two centuries, W. Sitch & Co. were suppliers of antique and period lighting to country house, heritage and film and television clients across Britain. This piece forms part of a significant acquisition of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the Sitch archive. Further pieces from the same acquisition will be listed as they are prepared.
Ideal For
- Grand entrance halls and stairwells
- Principal reception rooms and drawing rooms
- Country house and period townhouse interiors
- Boutique hotels and private dining rooms
- Heritage hospitality and luxury residential projects
Technical Specification
Maker
F. & C. Osler, Birmingham
Provenance
W. Sitch & Co. Archive, London
Origin
England
Era
Late Victorian / Edwardian, circa 1890–1920
Stock No.
IG221831
Glass Bowl Diameter
483mm (19.0")
Overall Diameter
550mm (21.5")
Minimum Drop
700mm (27.5")
Weight
Approx. 10kg
Bulb Holders
3 × B22 bayonet (LED compatible)
Material
Hand-cut crystal bowl · Original gilt bronze gallery · Cast bronze festoons and rosettes
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Bowl free from structural damage. Natural patination consistent with age.
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.
