{"product_id":"rare-antique-opalescent-glass-flush-mount-with-waffle-texture-aged-brass-gallery","title":"Rare Antique Opalescent Glass Flush Mount with Waffle Texture \u0026 Aged Brass Gallery","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnusual English Character\u003c\/b\u003e A rare and distinctive flush-to-ceiling fixture sourced from the historic archives of \u003cb\u003eW. Sitch \u0026amp; Co, Soho\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis piece is defined by its unusual glass bowl. Unlike standard opal shades, this features a thick, opalescent glass with a striking \u003cb\u003emoulded grid or \"waffle\" texture\u003c\/b\u003e. This geometric relief catches the light even when unlit, and when illuminated, it creates a beautifully diffused, soft atmospheric glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe glass is held within a substantial, heavy-gauge brass gallery. We have deliberately retained the \u003cb\u003eoriginal aged patina\u003c\/b\u003e, preserving the darkened bronze tones and hints of verdigris that testify to its age and history. It is finished with a contrasting polished brass tear-drop finial at the apex—a subtle jewel-like detail against the textured glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance: The Sitch \u0026amp; Co Collection\u003c\/b\u003e This piece hails from the inventory of \u003cb\u003eW. \u003cspan class=\"citation-7\"\u003eSitch \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7 citation-end-7\"\u003e, London’s renowned lighting engineers established in 1776.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Based in Soho, Sitch \u0026amp; Co were the go-to specialists for the capital’s most prestigious projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjW3I3ojYyRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ6wk\" data-hveid=\"0\" class=\"button ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhile they manufactured their own designs, they also supplied and maintained fixtures from the world’s finest makers—including \u003cb\u003eF \u0026amp; C Osler, GEC, and Faraday \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/b\u003e. Their client list read like a Who’s Who of British heritage, supplying fixtures to \u003cb\u003eNational Trust properties, grand country manors, government offices, and West End theatres\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTo own a piece from this collection is to own a fixture that has passed through the hands of England’s most exacting lighting curators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; Specification\u003c\/b\u003e The fitting has been sensitively restored in our Nottingham workshop. The brasswork has been cleaned to remove loose grime while strictly preserving the \"as-found\" patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIt has been re-engineered for modern safety:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWiring:\u003c\/b\u003e Brand new, certified cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolders:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted with a new internal bulb holder (E27 or B22 as required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully earth-bonded and safety tested to UK \u0026amp; International standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e London, UK (The Sitch \u0026amp; Co Collection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Moulded Opalescent Glass \u0026amp; Aged Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProjection\/Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFree UK Mainland Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e on this item. \u003cb\u003eInternational Buyers:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. Sitch \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55975420559739,"sku":"IG221633","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/Rare-Antique-Opalescent-Glass-Flush-Mount-with-Waffle-Texture-Aged-Brass-Gallery.jpg?v=1765837518","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/rare-antique-opalescent-glass-flush-mount-with-waffle-texture-aged-brass-gallery","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}