An exceptionally rare and imposing light fixture by the prestigious British engineers Faraday & Son, sourced from the historic archives of W. Sitch & Co, Soho.
This piece is defined by its colossal scale and engineering quality. The shade is a massive 542mm bowl of heavy-gauge crystal, featuring a deep diamond lattice cut body and a crisp upper band of vertical lens cuts. Despite its size and age, the glass remains in perfect condition.
The bowl is held by a substantial architectural bronze gallery. It is suspended via a heavy-duty 6-way hanging system, which unites at a central distributor hub stamped with the maker's mark "F&S" (Faraday & Son). This complex suspension not only supports the significant 17kg weight but adds a dramatic, industrial-classical aesthetic to the drop.
A true statement piece of early 20th-century British manufacturing, designed for grand commercial spaces, hotels, or principal rooms requiring a fixture of significant volume.
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Shown alongside our life-size wooden figure (approx. 6ft tall) for scale reference.
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Fully restored, rewired, tested, and ready for installation.
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Wiring: We can wire this fixture to suit your location (US/UK/EU) standards.
Technical Specifications
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Maker: Faraday & Son (Stamped F&S on suspension hub)
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Origin: British (The Sitch & Co Collection)
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Era: Early 20th Century
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Overall Drop: 800mm (approx. 31.5 inches) – Minimum drop
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Overall Diameter: 620mm (approx. 24.4 inches)
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Glass Dimensions: 542mm diameter x 120mm deep
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Weight: 17 kg (Warning: Very Heavy - requires structural blocking/joist fixing)
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Material: Cut Crystal & Heavy Cast Bronze
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Finish: Lightly cleaned, original aged bronze patina retained
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Condition: Glass in perfect condition. Metalwork structurally excellent.
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Wiring: Brand new heritage-style cabling (Earth-bonded)
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Installation: Professional installation essential due to weight (17kg)
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Scale Reference: Life-size wooden figure (approx. 6ft tall)
Shipping & Delivery Free UK Mainland Shipping. International Buyers: We ship globally via DHL/UPS. Due to the extreme weight and value of this piece, it will be professionally packed in a custom crate and fully insured via Secursus.
