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Lot Essay
This exotic combination of French and Oriental fashion reflects the style introduced by George, Prince Regent at the Marine Pavilion, Brighton under the guidance of his architect John Nash and the services of eminent 'Artist Decorators' such as Robert Jones and Messrs. Crace & Sons.
In keeping with the Craces' Chinese dragon lanterns, the Regent's 'Glass Manufacturers' William Perry & Co. of Bond Street, took advantage of Brighton's Black Rock gas-works to introduce such 'dragon' gasoliers, which were first lit in the Pavilions principal apartments in 1818 (S. Wells, 'Period Lighting', London, 1975, fig. 60).
In keeping with the Craces' Chinese dragon lanterns, the Regent's 'Glass Manufacturers' William Perry & Co. of Bond Street, took advantage of Brighton's Black Rock gas-works to introduce such 'dragon' gasoliers, which were first lit in the Pavilions principal apartments in 1818 (S. Wells, 'Period Lighting', London, 1975, fig. 60).