Exceptional Extra Large Faraday & Son Cast Bronze Plafonnier with Star-Cut Frosted Crystal Bowl
IG221824
An outstanding example of Edwardian architectural lighting by Faraday & Son, retaining its original cast bronze suspension hardware and fitted with a beautifully executed star-cut and frosted shallow crystal bowl. Acquired as part of a significant collection of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the archive of W. Sitch & Co., London. This exact model is documented in the original Faraday & Son 1913 trade catalogue as No. 11s, confirming both the maker and period with certainty.
The Glass
The shallow dish-form bowl is executed in crystal with a finely cut radiating starburst pattern worked from the centre outward across the full face of the dish. The cutting is precise and deeply executed — fine individual rays graduating outward from a dense central point to broad feathered forms toward the rim, the detail of which is fully visible in both the lit and unlit images. The exterior carries a satin frosted finish which diffuses the light evenly across the bowl while allowing the cut pattern to read with full clarity from below. When illuminated the effect is striking — the starburst becomes luminous at its centre, the rays drawing the eye outward across the full diameter of the dish.
The Frame
The suspension hardware is original cast bronze of substantial quality. A finely turned and lathe-finished baluster canopy piece with integral suspension ring carries three elongated link chains with distinctive diamond-form connector links at intervals, converging at a lower brass fitting above the bowl ring. The bowl sits within a plain rolled bronze rim ring retained by three small ball-end brackets. The original twisted gold and brown braided flex remains in place, a period detail that adds considerably to the character of the fitting. The bronze throughout carries a deep naturally aged patina with areas of verdigris consistent with age.
Provenance
Faraday & Son were a prominent London-based manufacturer and supplier of quality electrical lighting fittings operating from the late Victorian period through the Edwardian era. Their catalogue designs were specified widely across commercial, civic and high-end residential installations. This piece forms part of a significant acquisition of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the W. Sitch & Co. archive. Further pieces from the same acquisition will be listed as they are prepared.
Ideal For
- Entrance halls and reception rooms
- Drawing rooms and principal bedrooms
- Country house and period townhouse interiors
- Boutique hotels and private dining rooms
- Heritage hospitality and luxury residential projects
Technical Specification
Maker
Faraday & Son, London
Model
No. 11s — documented in the Faraday & Son 1913 trade catalogue
Provenance
W. Sitch & Co. Archive, London
Origin
England
Era
Edwardian, circa 1913
Stock No.
IG221824
Glass Bowl Diameter
456mm (18.0")
Overall Diameter
482mm (19.0")
Minimum Drop
600mm (23.6")
Weight
Approx. 8kg
Bulb Holder
Single E27 Edison screw (LED compatible)
Material
Star-cut frosted crystal bowl · Original cast bronze suspension hardware · Rolled bronze rim ring
Finish
Naturally aged bronze with warm patina and areas of verdigris
Condition
Very good antique condition. Bowl free from structural damage. All original suspension components present and intact. Original braided flex retained.
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.
