The first English crystal chandeliers evolved from the 17th century Flemish style of metal chandelier. Large baluster stem pieces and scroll shaped arms were recreated in crystal. Most of the glass will be cut and the arms are generally solid, with the earliest chandeliers having neither canopies nor dressings. Metalwork is usually gilt finished, with silver plated tubes inside to disguise the iron shaft. One of the earliest surviving Georgian chandeliers was made for Thornham Hall, Suffolk in 1732. In the late 1980’s Wilkinson’s were commissioned by English Heritage to create a faithful reproduction of this chandelier for Chiswick House, London.
Instead of the simple S shaped scroll arms, this chandelier has two sizes of the more complex “double kink” arms arranged one above the other on two tiers as was traditional for larger chandeliers. It also has star cut drip pans and traditional Georgian dressings with double pointed pears.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 200cm – Width 152cm
An impressive Georgian style crystal chandelier arranged over 3 tiers, 18 cut branches are wired with tall cream candle tubes. Features a large central urn stem piece and is fully dressed with link pears and pear pendants.
This example is a combination of antique and reproduction pieces. Full reproduction pieces can be made to specification.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 244cm – Width 152cm
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