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An Exceptional Pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights Circa 1890-1900
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
for sale €4,622     $5,017
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An Exceptional Pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights Circa 1890-1900

1900 - 1920
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Fresh to the market after having Hung 25 years in my own hallway. An exceptional pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights

Circa 1890-1900. Possibly made in Birmingham. Beautifully put together in brass, held up by 5 chains, to an exceptionally cast brass ceiling rose, with five hooks to hold the chains, ending in an acorn, to which the cord and bulb hang.

The glass is moulded and frosted, held in place by another rosette terminal that screws into place.

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These have hung for 25 years , they have not been cleaned , so the patina is that of uncleaned brass , these can be cleaned to be bright brass, but are beautiful as is

Brass diameter 40 cms

brass diameter from chain hook to chain hook 44 cms

brass and glass depth 28 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Hanging Light to the Edwardian era.

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SA1221577
Description
Fresh to the market after having Hung 25 years in my own hallway. An exceptional pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights

Circa 1890-1900. Possibly made in Birmingham.

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Beautifully put together in brass, held up by 5 chains, to an exceptionally cast brass ceiling rose, with five hooks to hold the chains, ending in an acorn, to which the cord and bulb hang.
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An antique late Victorian ceiling pendant featuring an ornate cast brass frame suspended by chains, housing a ribbed frosted glass shade with a bottom finial.
fig 1. An Exceptional Pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights Circa 1890-1900

The glass is moulded and frosted, held in place by another rosette terminal that screws into place.

Please look at the numerous images

These have hung for 25 years , they have not been cleaned , so the patina is that of uncleaned brass , these can be cleaned to be bright brass, but are beautiful as is

Brass diameter 40 cms

brass diameter from chain hook to chain hook 44 cms

brass and glass depth 28 cms

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Hanging Light to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221577
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022
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Archive I An antique late Victorian ceiling pendant featuring an ornate cast brass frame suspended by chains, housing a ribbed frosted glass shade with a bottom finial.

An Exceptional Pair of Brass and Glass Hanging Lights Circa 1890-1900

Archive II An antique late Victorian ceiling pendant featuring an ornate cast brass frame suspended by chains, housing a ribbed frosted glass shade with a bottom finial. View II
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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07801 650780
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Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level)
141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
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An antique late Victorian ceiling pendant featuring an ornate cast brass frame suspended by chains, housing a ribbed frosted glass shade with a bottom finial.
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Late Victorian hanging lights produced towards the end of the 19th century frequently feature cast brass frameworks paired with frosted or moulded glass shades. These fixtures often incorporate ornate scrollwork, stylized motifs, and chain suspensions tailored for gas or early electric illumination.

Fixtures from this era typically feature cast or stamped brass armatures, decorative link chains, and press-moulded or frosted lead glass shades. Components were traditionally assembled using threaded brass rods, collar rings, and decorative cast finials.

Authentic period lighting displays natural oxidisation on unlacquered brass surfaces, visible casting seams, and hand-cut screw threads. The glass shades often exhibit slight thickness variations or minor air bubbles consistent with historical glassmaking techniques.

An antique brass pendant functions effectively as a focal point in entry hallways, stairwells, or above a dining area. Combining warm metallic tones with contemporary neutral walls creates a deliberate contrast between historic metalwork and modern architectural lines.

Dust the brass armature regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid abrasive chemical polishes that remove age-acquired patina. Glass shades should be carefully unmounted and washed in warm water with mild detergent before thorough drying and reassembly.
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