Matching Pair of Large Satin Cut Crystal Bowl Plafonniers in Aged Brass Frames
Priced as a Pair
A matching pair of large satin cut crystal plafonniers, each shallow bowl held in an aged brass frame and suspended on triple chains. Acquired as part of a significant collection of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the stock of W. Sitch & Co., one of the most respected antique lighting dealers in British history. Sold as a pair, and increasingly hard to find as a true matched pair at this scale.
The bowls are the piece. Each is heavy cut crystal worked in a deep diamond lattice, the cut facets gloss-polished to full brilliance and set against a satin-frosted ground — the gleaming lattice reading sharply against the soft matte field, with a cut starburst radiating from the centre of each base. It is a combination that does two things at once: the satin ground diffuses the lamp to an even, glare-free wash, while the polished diamond cuts catch and throw the light in points of brightness. Lit, the effect is exactly as intended — a warm, controlled glow across the whole bowl with the cut field picked out in fire. This satin-and-gloss treatment is the mark of the finest period decorative crystal, and the precision of the cutting across both bowls is first-class.
Each bowl is rimmed in aged brass and hung from three chains to a matching ceiling rose. The brass carries its original aged surface throughout — warm, even, and untouched — and the two fittings are a genuine pair, consistent bowl to bowl and frame to frame. Ready to specify as-found, or available for sympathetic restoration if a scheme calls for it.
W. Sitch & Co. were founded in 1776 and traded from their Soho premises until relatively recently, supplying antique and period lighting to the country house, heritage and film and television industries for over two centuries. This piece forms part of a significant acquisition of approximately 200 pieces drawn directly from the Sitch archive — one of the most substantial collections of curated antique lighting to come to market in recent years. Further pieces from the same acquisition will be listed as they are prepared and photographed.
Technical Specification
Provenance W. Sitch & Co. Archive, London
Origin England
Era Late Victorian / Edwardian, circa 1890–1920
Stock No. IG221830
Overall Diameter 390mm (15.4")
Glass Diameter 355mm (14.0")
Minimum Drop 600mm (23.6")
Weight Approx. 4kg each
Quantity Matching pair — sold as a pair
Bulb Holders 1 × B22 bayonet per fitting (LED compatible)
Material Satin cut crystal bowl · Aged brass frame and rim · Brass suspension chains and ceiling rose
Condition Excellent antique condition. Crystal bowls free from chips or cracks, with full gloss to all cut surfaces. Brass retains its original aged surface with natural patination consistent with age.
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.
