electrolier

Object NameElectrolier

Manufacturer F. & C. Osler (English Manufacturer, active 1807-1922)

Made FromLead Glass, Brass

Dateabout 1887-1890

Place MadeEngland, West Midlands, Birmingham

TechniqueBlown, Cut, Assembled

SizeOverall H: 94 cm, Diam (max): 46 cm

Accession Number95.2.6

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Glass of the Maharajahs: European Cut Glass Furnishings for Indian Royalty

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, brass; blown, cut, assembled. Brass framework with central brass column having a hollow glass section at top, cut in a diamond pattern, and a larger section in the center of the brass column which is composed of a cylindrical section cut in squares, and a spherical lower section cut in diamonds with a "waist" in between. The lower part of the central column has two more glass sections, trumpet-shaped and cut in diamonds. This vertical section supports a horizontal framework from which hang three egg-shaped globes, cut in a diamond pattern, which held the light bulbs. Above each globe is a brass spear head; brass scrolls between the central section and the globes support glass fan-like sections, cut in diamonds and glass spear heads above the fans. The metal is stamped "OSLER".
Provenance

Former Collection Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd. - 1995-04-19