An arts & crafts pendant satin-glass lampshade probably by James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars with original gallery attributed to Best & Lloyd of Birmingham but apparently unsigned. Complimented with original brass flex spacer and Ceiling rose. England c.1900

Ht.(as displayed)90cm/36in, Ht.(shade & fit)25/10, W.12/4.5, Ht.(shade)15/6

Provenance: see almost identiacal similar registered design Best & Lloyd gallery stamped with R.D no.31997, National Archives

Best & Lloyd, Birmingham 1867

• Best & Lloyd founded in 1867 after liquidation of Best & Hobson producing candle lamps
• By 1900 Best & Lloyd had become the largest lighting manufacturer in the world.
• In 1928, founder Robert Best’s grandson designed the iconic Bestlite range inspired by the Bauhaus movement.