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Over the last 80 years Wilkinson have restored chandeliers in a vast range of styles and sizes with a huge variety of restoration requirements from replacement glass parts to rewiring and cleaning. These are just a few examples of the works that we have had the opportunity to work on.
Please contact us for more details on any of the work or if you have your own restoration requirements for a free quotation.
This F & C Osler chandelier was manufactured in 1856 for St George’s Hall, Liverpool. Situated in the Concert Room, which was used regularly for elaborate social events in it prime, the chandelier suffered what was thought to be ‘severe damage’ over the years. Restoration work was undertaken by Wilkinson’s in 2005 and took over a year to complete as many of the pieces were damaged and needed repair or even replacing with items from our own Osler collection, this ensured that the chandelier remained as authentic as possible. After a thorough cleaning, the wiring was inspected and replaced then reinstalled in the Concert Room.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
Manufactured by William Parker of Fleet Street in 1771, we were honoured to carry out the total restoration and conservation of 2 suites of chandeliers from the Ballroom and Tearoom of Bath Assembly Rooms between 1989 and 1991. These chandeliers are recognised as one of the most important collections of Georgian chandeliers in the world today. There was a huge number of repairs that need to be performed, replacement parts to be blown and cut, metalwork to be replated and rewiring.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
The chandelier has hung in the State Dining Room of Warwick Castle since 1786 and still used (for display purposes only) wax candles until we restored it in 2016.
To restore the chandelier it was sympathetically wired with 42 electric candles and fitted with LED bulbs, all the crystal was removed and given a deep clean, then we repaired any weak or broken wires and bent metal arms were straightened. We carefully cleaned all the metalwork ensuring the original patina was not damaged, applying a coat of wax to protect the finish.
Thankfully, most of the crystal pendants on the chandelier were original rock crystal pieces, but there were a few lead crystal replacements and some missing pieces, for which we were able to supply suitable rock crystal replacements from our antique stock.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
The metalwork on this hexagonal lantern was completely refinished in dark bronze and gilt after the old colouring has become faded and tarnished. New feet were cast in solid brass to replace the missing ones. Finally a new 3 way lamp holder was fitted and wired for electricity.
Style: Lanterns
Hanging in the Drawing room at Chillington Hall a Grade I listed Georgian country house, home of the Giffard family for more than 800 years, the present owner is the 29th Giffard to live at the Hall. Tarnish was removed to bring back the beautiful gilding underneath. The Messenger chandelier was also rewired and frosted globe shades added to restore the piece to its former glory.
A fine example of a mid Victorian chandelier most likely made by the company of F&C Osler of Birmingham. It required quite extensive restoration, including replacing 4 drip pans, 2 rope twist arms and a number of antique buttons. Rearranging all the stem pieces that had been assembled in an historically incorrect order, replacing deteriorating plaster and metal pins to avoid further potential damage. Finally it was rewired, cleaned and fitted with LED bulbs.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
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