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A rare and unusual English silver plated chandelier, made to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Empress Victoria. The chandelier is fashioned to resemble elements of both her diadem and crown. The cut glass of good quality with bands of glass resembling emerald cut diamonds. . . .
c.1897. . . .
Measures: 98cm high x 55cm diameter. . . .
Stock Code MPF221
A set of six French, silver plated bronze, hanging lights with ribbed glass globe shades. . . .
c.1860. . . .
Measure: 77cm high x 17cm diameter. . . .
Stock Code MPF220
A large English George III chandelier of fine quality. Of good proportions, with exceptional cut glass throughout. Newly electrified. . . .
c.1790. . . .
Measures: 140cm high x 112cm diameter. . . .
Stock Code MPF159
An unusual English arts and crafts light fitting in brass, of corona shape, with four glass shades. . . .
c.1900. . . .
Measures: 61cm high x 67cm diameter. . . .
Stock Code MPF218
A large English cut glass tent and waterfall chandelier, with nine arms in total, six lower and three upper, and hung throughout with cut glass prism drops. There is also provision for lights inside. . . .
c.1840. . . .
Measures: 124cm high x 100cm diameter. . . .
Stock Code MPF215
An unusual Venetian chandelier depicting foliage, with subtle pink glass and some sand glass leaves to the centre. The underside is in mirror glass. . .
c.1940’s. . .
Measures: 48cm high x 40cm diameter. . .
Stock Code MPF212
A set of six English pendant lights, with ribbed glass shades and silver plated fittings. . .
c.1930’s. . .
Measure: 73cm high x 30cm diameter. . .
Stock Code MPF211
A French silver plated and cut glass chandelier of six arms. Hung throughout with finely cut plaques, chains & beads, with a crisply cut central baluster stem and finial. . .
c.1930’s. . .
Measures: 97cm high x 85cm diameter. . .
Stock Code MPF209
A small Italian pendant light in chrome with blue glass. . .
c.1950’s. . .
Measures: 27cm high (72 with chain and canopy) x 23cm wide x 12cm deep. . .
Stock Code ET03443
A large Italian chandelier by Stilnovo, with brass fittings and double ended, pivotal black enameled light fittings. . .
c.1960. . .
Measures: 127cm high x 95cm diameter. . .
Stock Code ET03439
An English, six arm silver plated chandelier of simple form. . .
c.1930’s. . .
Measures: 62cm high (102cm with chain) x 60cm diameter. . .
Stock Code MPF207
An English, six branch silver plated chandelier, with large drip pans and bulbous stem. . .
c.1910. . .
Measures: 64cm high x 58cm diameter. . .
Stock Code MPF206
A Genoese chandelier of attractive design, in bronze, iron and hung throughout with glass beads and flowers. (Needs electrifying). . .
c.1930’s. . .
Measures: 76cm high x 66cm wide. . .
Stock Code MPT97
A large and impressive pair of Charles II style gilt brass eight branch chandeliers, with acanthus detailing and central urn. Each with decorative ceiling canopy and chain. Newly electrified. . .
c.1930’s. . .
Measure: 92cm high x 100cm wide. . .
Stock Code MPT96
An Italian Murano glass chandelier of many colours, with playful flowers and leaves. Some historic losses to glass. . .
c.1880. . .
Measures: 130cm high x 80cm diameter
An English XVII Century style chandelier of good proportions and weight, with wo tiers, each with six arms. . .
c.1900. . .
Measures: 94cm high x 80cm diameter
During these days of lockdown, it has been a great opportunity to go back and reflect on past experiences concerning the business. As I have started to sift through my huge cache of archive material and sort them, it brings back memories of past buying trips around Europe, the excitement of finding things in unusual places ( in the early days not seen on the internet ), meeting new people, great dining ( and drinking ). Then the nerve wracking part of getting them safely to London, the thrill of restoring them and then living with them for a while, before they begin their onward journey. I cannot always remember who bought what, but occasionaly one does remember in great detail, which brings a smile.
This first retrospective brings back fond memories of my Fulham showroom, The HRW building, shared with renowned decorator, Henrietta Spencer Churchill and her team and now alas demolished. It was a large space and perfect for displaying things and hanging large chandeliers above. It was also a place known for its lunches and parties . . . more on that another time. So, I return in my mind to Copenhagen – Some of the friendliest dealers I have met and probably the most expensive lunch ever enjoyed. . . . These are a few of the things I loved buying on that trip. .
ARNE JACOBSEN WING-CHAIR C.1929
SWEDISH HANGING LIGHT c.1940’s
A ROSEWOOD BUREAU BY ERLING TORVITS c.1960’s
A PAIR OF HOLM SORENSEN SCONCES c.1970
A FINE XIX CENTURY RUSSIAN COMMODE
A COBALT BLUE JEAN GRUT CERAMIC HEAD c.1960’s
A SWEDISH MAGAZINE RACK IN TEAK & SUEDE c.1950’s
A SWEDISH CHANDELIER c.1960’s
A pair of English silver plated hanging lights of trumpet form. . .
c.1950’s. . .
Measure: 50cm high x 35cm diameter
A Flemish chandelier in brass of unusual form. In solid brass and consisting of five arms. . .
Newly electrified. . .
c.1840. . .
Measures: 74cm high x 64cm diameter
A large English George III chandelier of fine quality. Of good proportions, with exceptional cut glass throughout. Newly electrified. . .
c.1790. . .
Measures: 140cm high x 112cm diameter
