In the manner of John Blades of partial 19th century date Each with a central mask surrounded by cut-glass prisms over an open lyre support, mounted with two scrolled arms supporting cut-glass nozzles, raised on an ovoid cut-glass shaft on a circular base. Height 23in (58.4cm); width 14 1/2in (36.8cm) Literature: cf. Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p. 170, figs. 570, 571; Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp. 134-137, pl. 82, and pp. 167-168, pl. 106; Nicholas Goodison & Robin Kern, Eighty Years of Antique Dealing, London, 2004, pp. 182-183. John Blades produced an extensive range of candelabra and chandeliers combining finely cut glass drops and classically inspired gilt-bronzes. The firm, recorded in the London Guide at 5 Ludgate Hill beginning in 1783 and remaining until Blade's death in 1829, developed an extensive overseas business in the Middle East and India.
In the manner of John Blades of partial 19th century date Each with a central mask surrounded by cut-glass prisms over an open lyre support, mounted with two scrolled arms supporting cut-glass nozzles, raised on an ovoid cut-glass shaft on a circular base. Height 23in (58.4cm); width 14 1/2in (36.8cm) Literature: cf. Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p. 170, figs. 570, 571; Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp. 134-137, pl. 82, and pp. 167-168, pl. 106; Nicholas Goodison & Robin Kern, Eighty Years of Antique Dealing, London, 2004, pp. 182-183. John Blades produced an extensive range of candelabra and chandeliers combining finely cut glass drops and classically inspired gilt-bronzes. The firm, recorded in the London Guide at 5 Ludgate Hill beginning in 1783 and remaining until Blade's death in 1829, developed an extensive overseas business in the Middle East and India.
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