A Victorian cut glass twenty light chandelier, late 19th century, attributed to Perry and Co

Lovely quality and generally in good restored condition. Will require professional installation and re-wiring. Small losses to glass elements. Gallery inspection recommended.
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William Parker was a glass seller operating from 69 Fleet Street from 1763. From 1772-84 the firm was known as William Parker and Company and from 1785-97 as William Parker and Son. In 1798 his son Samuel took over the business and traded as Parker and Perry, glass manufacturers, from 1803-18. The firm of Perry & Co had originally established themselves in the mid 18th century as London`s most eminent glass manufacturers, providing fittings for Royal residences such as Carlton House and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton as well as the nobility and gentry. They subsequently traded as Perry & Co and under various different owners, traded until 2nd quarter 20th century.

The cutting on the candle-arms, the nozzles and drip pans in the present example relates closely to the cutting seen on candelabra and chandeliers by William Parker and also by Parker and Perry, illustrated in Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp.96-110.