Stained glass
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907)
Category
Stained glass
Date
1893
Materials
Stained glass
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1288931.5
Summary
Stained glass By Charles E. Kempe. Right of the Bay Window, one of three crest designs referencing the Wightwick Family who owned the estate from at least the 12th Century until it was sold in 1815 to the Hinckes Family. Theodore Mander brought part of the estate from the Hinckes Trustees in 1887. The design centre features a the date 1893 in Roman numerals - the year in which the Great Parlour was built. The numerals appear on a clear rectangle, surrounded by decorative gold pattern and with a cherub placed at the top. A wreath-like shape surrounds it with red and gold additions, with two Tudor roses at each side. The rest of the light is cut at small angular segments in clear glass, creating a geometric pattern. One of a set of 23 lights; 1-4 contain shields, wreaths and cartouches; 5-7 have shields set within cartouches; 8-16 (most important) depict patron saints, shields and emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland; 17-19 arms of St.Peter; 20-23 zig-zag scroll design.
Provenance
Designed by Kempe for Wightwick Manor and installed 1893.
Makers and roles
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907), artist