A PAIR OF ENGLISH CUT-GLASS TWIN-LIGHT CANDELABRA

POSSIBLY BY W. & H. PERRY, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Details

A PAIR OF ENGLISH CUT-GLASS TWIN-LIGHT CANDELABRA
POSSIBLY BY W. & H. PERRY, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each with a base formed of a circle of straight-cut mirror prisms supporting two foliate branches with conforming drip pans and sockets
15 in. (38 cm.) high

Literature

For similar examples see: M. Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, Suffolk, 2000, p. 35, colour plate 29., and Chatsworth: The Attic Sale, Sotheby's, Derbyshire, 5-7 October 2010, lot 424.

Lot Essay

W. & H. Perry, a leading English manufacturer of chandeliers was founded by William Parker in 1756. As one of London's most eminent glass manufacturers they provided fittings for Royal residences, Goldsmith's Hall and for Devonshire House. Fittings supplied to the Duke of Devonshire were later incorporated into the interiors of Chatsworth. A large pair of candelabra located in the Wyatville Dining Room, Chatsworth display many similar elements to the present pair.

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