A set of Victorian gilt brass electric wall light fittings circa 1859

of bracket form, the six light sockets contained in leaf cast surrounds, surmounted by circular apertures between anthemions

Mainly in good condition and of fine quality. One fitting has two 'nozzles' detatched and another has one detached and one missing. There is much surface corrosion and dirt throughout.
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Electricity was installed at Chatsworth at a very early date. The first plant was working by 1893 and was extended in 1898. It was supplied by Drake & Gorham of 80 Victoria Street, London, who also supplied electricity to Lord Armstrong at his new house at Cragside in Northumberland. Power was supplied from the turbine house which satisfactorily served the house and estate until 1936 when Chatsworth moved over to the mains.