Ceiling light
W. A. S. Benson (1854 - 1924)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
Glass, Wrought iron
Measurements
260 mm (H)140 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
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Standen House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 1214174.3
Summary
One of six pendant electric light fittings, each with wrought iron work supporting an opalescent glass cylinder. Designed and made by W.A.S. Benson, with the glass made by James Powell and Sons of Whitefriars. The design was originally used for gas fittings, but was later adapted for electricity, and here they are the original electric light fittings for this room.
Provenance
They are the original light fittings of the property.
Makers and roles
W. A. S. Benson (1854 - 1924), designer James Powell & Son, glass manufacturer