{"product_id":"exceptional-extra-large-faraday-son-cast-bronze-plafonnier-with-star-cut-frosted-crystal-bowl","title":"Exceptional Extra Large Faraday \u0026 Son Cast Bronze Plafonnier with Star-Cut Frosted Crystal Bowl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c6c61fab3fe8b9ee\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_99abe5c8f9739410\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4573b55099e884db\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eExceptional Extra Large Faraday \u0026amp; Son Cast Bronze Plafonnier with Star-Cut Frosted Crystal Bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIG221824\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn outstanding example of Edwardian architectural lighting by \u003cstrong\u003eFaraday \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its original cast bronze suspension hardware and fitted with a beautifully executed \u003cstrong\u003estar-cut and frosted shallow crystal bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e. Acquired as part of a significant collection of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the archive of \u003cstrong\u003eW. Sitch \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, London. This exact model is documented in the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Faraday \u0026amp; Son 1913 trade catalogue as No. 11s\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming both the maker and period with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Glass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe shallow dish-form bowl is executed in crystal with a \u003cstrong\u003efinely cut radiating starburst pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esatin frosted finish\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe suspension hardware is \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal cast bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e of substantial quality. A finely turned and lathe-finished \u003cstrong\u003ebaluster canopy piece\u003c\/strong\u003e with integral suspension ring carries three \u003cstrong\u003eelongated link chains\u003c\/strong\u003e with distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ediamond-form connector links\u003c\/strong\u003e at intervals, converging at a lower brass fitting above the bowl ring. The bowl sits within a plain \u003cstrong\u003erolled bronze rim ring\u003c\/strong\u003e retained by three small ball-end brackets. The original \u003cstrong\u003etwisted gold and brown braided flex\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaraday \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esignificant acquisition of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the W. Sitch \u0026amp; Co. archive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Further pieces from the same acquisition will be listed as they are prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEntrance halls and reception rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrawing rooms and principal bedrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCountry house and period townhouse interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBoutique hotels and private dining rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeritage hospitality and luxury residential projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaraday \u0026amp; Son, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 11s — documented in the Faraday \u0026amp; Son 1913 trade catalogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Sitch \u0026amp; Co. Archive, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdwardian, circa 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIG221824\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Bowl Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e456mm (18.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e482mm (19.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e600mm (23.6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 8kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle E27 Edison screw (LED compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStar-cut frosted crystal bowl · Original cast bronze suspension hardware · Rolled bronze rim ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally aged bronze with warm patina and areas of verdigris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition. Bowl free from structural damage. All original suspension components present and intact. Original braided flex retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessionally rewired and ready for installation. We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK\u003c\/strong\u003e — B22 or E27, wired to BS 7671\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e — E27 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA \u0026amp; Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e — E26 using UL-listed components where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia \u0026amp; New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e — local standard configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlease advise destination country at point of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFree 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSecursus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h-12\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Faraday \u0026 Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302230208891,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/UR05062026-62.jpg?v=1781743502","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/exceptional-extra-large-faraday-son-cast-bronze-plafonnier-with-star-cut-frosted-crystal-bowl","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}