F. C. Osler Wall Lights and Sconces
British
British glassmakers F. C. Osler redefined the art of cut-glass design in an era of Victorian luxury, refinement and grandeur.
The firm began in Birmingham in 1807 by Thomas Osler, who established his business making small glass ornaments and pieces for chandeliers. His sons, Follett and Clarkson Osler, joined the company and, in 1831, reorganized it as F. C. Osler.
During the 1840s, F. C. Osler expanded production to include the manufacture of chandeliers and glass furnishings, opening a second workshop in London in 1845. The company focused on producing large-scale designs, leading to the creation of one of their most famous pieces: the 27-foot-high, four-ton Crystal Fountain for London’s Great Exhibition in 1851. Another notable F. C. Osler piece at the exhibition was a pair of eight-foot-high candelabras purchased by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. Today, they are on display as part of the Royal Collection at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.
The success of F. C. Osler’s Crystal Fountain established the company’s reputation as one of the finest glassmakers of the 19th century. Wealthy clients coveted its cut-glass chandeliers, wall sconces, epergnes, candelabras and decorative centerpieces.
F. C. Osler also received several important commissions. In 1856, F. C. Osler designed a large chandelier for St. George’s Hall in Liverpool and a 36-light chandelier for London’s Mansion House. In 1858, they were asked to produce tableware for a banquet held by Queen Victoria at Aston Hall, in Birmingham. The Queen is said to have been so impressed with the glassware she asked permission to keep a champagne glass.
F. C. Osler thrived throughout the late 19th century, experimenting with complex cut-glass motifs and expanding its successful export market to India. They became a favorite glassmaker for Indian royalty and aristocratic English ex-pats.
By the 1920s, demand for cut-glass products waned, and F. C. Osler closed its Birmingham factory in 1922. The company remained in business, albeit on a much smaller scale, until 1976.
Today, F. C. Osler remains a symbol of grand Victorian glassmaking and is sought by antique collectors and interior designers worldwide.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique F. C. Osler lighting, decorative objects and serveware.
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Highly Important Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F.
C. Osler
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A highly important set of four cut-glass silver-plated wall lights by F&C OSLER. The central arm plate supporting five thumb cut candle arms arranged on three different levels these ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique F. C. Osler Wall Lights and Sconces
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Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler
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An extremely rare early Victorian set of four five-light cut-glass silvered mounted wall-lights of exceptional quality the central slice cut shaft surmounted by unusual cross over di...
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Unusual Pair of Four-Light Mid Victorian Cut-Glass Wall Light by F&C Osler
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An unusual pair of four-light mid Victorian silvered mounted, cut-glass wall- light by F&C Osler the arm plate supporting three s shaped thumb cut candle arms these arms centred by a...
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Important Pair of Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Light by F&C Osler
By F.
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An important pair of five-light cut-glass wall-lights the backplates stamped F&C OSLER this back plate covered by a richly cut-glass back plate of unusual type the silvered back plat...
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A Richly Cut Pair Of Victorian Wall Sconces By F&C Osler
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The back plates stamped F&C OSLER this covered by a richly cut glass back plate of unusual form, the silvered receiver plate supporting five finely notched candle arms arranged on th...
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F. C. Osler wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
F.
C. Osler wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of F.
C. Osler wall lights and sconces, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by F.
C. Osler were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for F.
C. Osler wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,800 and can go as high as $309,191, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,919.