Two-Tone Elegance A high-quality and visually distinct suspended fixture (plafonnier) sourced from the historic archives of W. Sitch & Co, Soho.
The defining feature of this piece is the "two-tone" cut crystal bowl. The main body of the glass features a soft satin (frosted) finish with deep vertical flute cutting, which diffuses the light beautifully. Contrasting this, the upper rim is left clear and detailed with a sharp geometric "tooth" or notched cut. This band of clear crystal acts like a prism, catching the light and creating a sparkling halo above the softer glow of the bowl below.
The glass is suspended in a minimalist flat brass gallery which retains its original heavy patina and verdigris, giving it an authentic, unrestored industrial character. Unusual for a piece of this size, it hangs by three decorative linked brass rods rather than standard chain, adding a distinct architectural detail to the silhouette.
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 gently cleaned to remove loose grime while strictly preserving the antique patina.
It has been re-engineered for modern safety:
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Wiring: Rewired with brand new, premium cable.
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Holders: Fitted with a new internal ceramic bulb holder (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: Satin/Clear Cut Crystal & Patinated Brass
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Diameter: Overall 260 mm, Glass 235 mm
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Drop: Approx 300 mm (linked rods)
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Weight: 3kg
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.
