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Regency Portfolio
- Adam
- Art Deco/Modern
- Continental
- Georgian
- Lanterns
- Lustres and lamps
- Regency
- Restored
- Saint-Louis
- Victorian
- Wall Lights
By the beginning of the 19th century, England was at war with France and punitive taxes were introduced to raise money. The Glass Excise Act meant that a heavy tax was made on all glass made each day at the glass houses. To avoid the tax, chandelier manufacturers purchased crystal drops cut by garret workers made from broken up pieces of glass. These drops were strung together and fitted to decorative metal frames to create Regency chandeliers. Dishlights became a practical alternative to candle light. Colza oil reservoirs fed burners which were covered with decorative or opaque glass shades.
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Crystal and gilt brass bag chandelier
Bespoke English crystal and gilt brass chandelier with hand cut and polished crystal stem pieces, nozzles and drip pans. Brass castings are finished in a polished and toned gilt. Lit by 8 tall French style candles. It embodies some of the design principles of a Penton & Co drawing, but was uniquely designed by interior designer Alberto Pinto for his last project before his passing.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 130cm - Width 80cm
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27 light Regency style bag chandelier
A very large and grand tent and bag style chandelier with 2 tiers of external lit arms and additional internal lighting. The metalwork is finished in an antique gold and the frame is dressed with strands of fully cut crystal with icicles suspended from the arm pans.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 200cm - Width 140cm
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Simple Nickel Dishlight
A 3 chain example of our simple dishlight using one of our 20" handcut Regency style dishes, this one has a overall height of 40" but the adaptability of this style is that this can easily be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the chains. Metalwork finished in a satin nickel.
Style: Dishlight
Dimensions: Height 101cm - Width 51cm
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Regency style hand cut dishlight
Our Regency style dishlight really shows of the skill of our English glass cutters, as each dish is hand cut in our Kent workshops using traditional Regency patterns. The dish is supported by decorative cast gallery and suspended from 5 chains.
The dishlight is a popular design as it can be made in a number of sizes, with the dishes usually measuring 20" or 25" as pictured. The height can also be easily adjusted by lengthening or shortening the chains as required
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Regency Pineapple Fitting
Hand cut crystal pineapple fitting with one internal lampholder. Metalwork is finished in polished brass but can be supplied in various finishes. CAn be hung directly on ceiling hook or suspended with a length of chain.
Style: Bowl Light
Dimensions: Height 27cm - Width 11cm
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Petworth dishlight
An elaborate colza oil dishlight with 8 lights in frosted and cut glass lotus shades, with additional lamps in the central dish. This dishlight was restored for Petworth House in Sussex.
Style: Dish Light, Metal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 168cm - Width 122cm
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Round Regency chandelier
Pays homage to Baccarats famous crinoline chandelier which was oval shaped. Due to demand we decided to create our own circular version. Gilded brass metalwork with strands of double pointed round buttons create this bag style chandelier. The main ring is dressed with crystal leaves and pendant Albert drops. Contains 12 lights.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 60cm - Width 80cm
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Kenwood dishlight
A regency style dishlight with a cut crystal dish and ornate metalwork, finished in English gilt. 6 arms surround a central urn with each arm holding a frosted etched lotus shade. The cut glass dish is suspended by 6 rectangular split link chains which attach to a decorative top leaf corona. Dishlight illustrated is a copy of the fitting manufactured for Kenwood House.
Style: Dish Light, Metal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 150cm - Width 85cm
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Gilt and bronze dishlight
A regency style dishlight with a cut crystal dish and ornate metalwork. Finished in English gilt and dark bronze. 4 arms surround a central urn with each arm holding a frosted etched lotus shade. The cut glass dish is suspended by 4 rectangular split link chains which attach to a decorative top leaf corona.
Style: Dish Light
Dimensions: Height 137cm - Width 66cm
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Regency Tent and Bag
A Regency tent and bag style chandelier for 8 lights with cut glass nozzles, dressed with modern octagonal buttons and icicles. Metalwork is finished in English gilt including the top corona of leaves.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 137cm - Width 97cm
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Small 8 Light Tent and Waterfall
A Regency style tent and waterfall chandelier typical of the early 1800’s for 8 lights. With cut glass nozzles and pans, dressed with icicles and octagonal flat back buttons and decorative leaf metalwork.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 112cm - Width 76cm
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Ornate Regency Chandelier
An ornate Regency design by Thomas Hope circa 1800, recreated by Wilkinson in collaboration with Jocelyn Burton Silversmiths & Goldsmiths, London. A total of 50 internal and external lights. Dressed with round icicles and round double pointed buttons.
Style: Crystal Chandelier, Large Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 160cm - Width 100cm
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12 branch Regency Tent and Waterfall
Regency tent and waterfall chandelier with 12 hollow cut arms, drip pans and nozzles. Photographed without candles but the 12 arms were electrified and additional lighting hidden within the tent. The chandelier is dressed with various sized rule drops and octagon buttons.
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: To required specification
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Regency bag style chandelier
Toned down gilt metalwork with strands of double pointed octagonal buttons create this bag style chandelier. The main ring with a decorative brass gallery is dressed with crystal leaves and icicles. Finished with a 60mm faceted crystal finial. Contains 12 internal lights
Style: Crystal Chandelier
Dimensions: Height 54cm - Width 99cm
