Complex Cutting & Period Detail A substantial and heavily detailed suspended fixture (plafonnier) sourced from the historic archives of W. Sitch & Co, Soho.
The defining feature of this piece is the complexity of the glass cutting. The deep bowl is divided into two distinct optical zones: an upper band of vertical lens cuts (fluting) that elongates the profile, and a lower body featuring a sharp diamond lattice (or quilt) pattern. This combination creates a stunning visual texture, refracting light in multiple directions to produce a sparkling, prismatic display. The base is finished with a radial starburst cut.
The glass is suspended from a decorative brass gallery of excellent quality. Unlike plain retaining rings, this band features a relief pattern of repeating laurel leaves or stylized foliage. We have preserved the original heavy patina, allowing the brass to retain its deep, darkened bronze tones and touches of verdigris that testify to its age.
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: Cut Crystal Glass & Patterned Brass
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Diameter: 327mm
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Drop: Min 400 mm (Chains can be adjusted)
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Weight: 4 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.
