An early Victorian cut-glass eight light chandelier attributed to Perry & Co. circa 1850

This is in excellent condition and can be hung immediately. There are some minor chips and some minor replaced elements. It is of exceptionally fine quality.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Founded in the mid-18^th century, Perry & Co established themselves as London's most eminent glass manufacturers, providing fittings for Royal residences such as Carlton House and the Royal Pavillion, Brighton, as well as those of the senior nobility and gentry, including William Beckford.

From the middle of the 19^th century the company was owned by Messrs Willis and Miley, who had purchased it from George and Richard Perry. During the second half of the 19^th century the company became synonymous with a particular series, of which hundreds were made that included long, slender stem-pieces centering on a very small ovoid or urn shaped section, generous double ogee canopies above, a similar shaped dish inverted as a receiver bowl and a distribution of two or three pans on the shafts to carry extra drops. All the pieces were finished with neat, mitred fluting, continuous rows of oval printies, or a honeycomb of interlocking hexagons, all meticulously achieved to a very small scale.

Perry & Co moved to Grafton Street in 1890 after which Mr Bartlett (a design draughtsman for the firm) purchased the business, although he only retained it for a few years before selling it to Rigby Wason in 1902 (see Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp.150-155 for similar examples see pl 91 and pl 92). (cf. Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p.177, figs 587-588; John P. Smith, The Art of Enlightenment, 1994, pp 34-35).

Similar chandeliers attributed to Perry & Co, sold Sotheby's 7^th December 2010, lot 62 and 13 November 1998, lot 232.