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 1288931.6
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 an 'S' and 'P' either side of 2 gold keys. These represent St Peter, Patron Saint of Wolverhampton. They also reference St Peters Colligate Church, Wolverhampton. A wreath-like shape surrounds it with green, gold and red segments, with crossed rope on either side. The rest of the light is cut at small angular segments in clear glass, creating a geometric pattern. Stained glass - 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