F & C Osler with James Powell & Sons | Collection of 6 Ensuite Art Nouveau Wall lights | England c.1910-20
Price range: £2,995.00 through £4,495.00
Product Code: LG445.446Two sets of 3 twin-arm art nouveau brass twin-arm wall lights with hints of neoclassical styling, each backplate stamped “Osler” and possibly made at Faraday & Son metal-works. England c1910-20
Set 1: Suspending pendant the original knopped vaseline-glass lampshade by James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars and shade carrier.
Set 2: Suspending pendant good quality period vaseline-glass lampshades possibly by James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars with replacement shade carriers.
Please Note:
- 6 wall lights available
- Prices are for each set of 3
- Available to buy as a set of 6 or 3
Dimensions / Specifications:
- Set 1: Ht. 42cm/16.5in, Dpth.36/14, W.34/13.5
- Set 2: Ht.30cm/12in, Dpth.36/14, W.38/15
Not Included:
- Each set requires 6 x B.22 (4w or 6w) L.E.D golf/candle bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
- Screw fixings
F & C Osler, Birmingham (1807-1925)
Later
Osler & Faraday Birmingham & London (1925-1965)
- The company Osler was established in Birmingham in 1807 by Thomas Osler
- They were the world’s preeminent makers of monumental crystal chandeliers and “exhibition pieces,” including a 4-tonne crystal fountain for the 1851 Great Exhibition.
- In the latter half of the 19th century Osler found success in India due to the countries wealth and efficient shipping links.
- The name F & C Osler was first recognised on 14th July 1906 when the children and grandchildren of Follett and Clarkson became the first directors.
- From 1911 the demand for simple clean pieces of glass was lost, however the demand for electric light fittings made from metal was flourishing.
- This coincided nicely with the opportunity to merge with the matalware company named Faraday & Son Ltd which began in1919.
- The 2 firms fully merged in 1925 to form Osler & Faraday Ltd, moving into their combined London headquarters “Lanthorne House” at 89–91 Newman Street.
- This was seen as a strategic union. F. & C. Osler(the glass masters) provided the financial backing and the manufacturing power in Birmingham, while Faraday & Son Ltd (the metalwork masters) provided the prestigious London connection and expertise in electrical engineering.
