FDA-A.1030:2-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.1030:2-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Election Hall Chandelier
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Wrought iron chandelier, three spiral-twist chains with rings, pierced and scalloped central ring cast with a trefoil, flanked by Eton lilies, six lights with drip-pans; fitted for electricity
Comments
This is one of a set of two Arts and Crafts style chandeliers. These are not the chandeliers seen in the photograph of Election Hall published in the 'Country Life' article on Eton College by Christopher Hussey (1926) but are later replacements. Sculptor Colin Mantripp of Lillyfee carved the lily decorations, created molds and then cast them in white metal.
Description
Dimensions
diameter (approx): 600mm
Material
iron
Physical description
Wrought iron chandelier; with three spiral-twist chains with rings supporting a pierced and scalloped central ring cast with a trefoil motif flanked by Eton lilies issuing six lights with drip-pans; fitted for electricity
Production
Date
c.1990-2000
History and association
Associated person
Mantripp, Colin Jeffery (Sculptor)
