The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft | 4 Arts & Crafts Wall Ligh...

A set of 4 highly important silver-pated twin-arm wall lights signed by The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft now with reproduction lampshades hand-crafted here in the UK to match the original shades shown in the catalogue photos. England c.1900-05 Further Provenance: See photo of lights from original 1900 catalogue Please Note: Price for the set of 4 Not available to buy seperately Dimensions/ Specifications: Ht.(overall)25cm/10in, W.50/20, Dpth,50/20, Ht.(backplate)8/3, W.(backplate)7.2.75 Not Included: 8 x B.22  (4w or 6w) L.E.D golf/candle bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department) Screw fixings The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft 1888-1919 Birmingham Guild of Handicraft was a pivotal Arts and Crafts organisation that, unlike many of its contemporaries, successfully balanced high-end craftsmanship with commercial viability. The Guild adopted the motto “By Hammer and Hand”, reflecting its dedication to traditional hand-working techniques. Around 1888 It began as a loose part of the Birmingham Kyrle Society, then became a more fully formed group within the Kyrle Society in 1890 In 1895, the Guild set up as an independent workshop and limited company with the guidance of Edward R. Taylor. The Guild produced furniture and metal-ware, taking special advantage of the switch to electric lighting and the consequent need for new light fittings. Arthur Dixon was the chief designer and head of the metalwork workshop. Other members were Albert Edward Jones and Thomas Birkett. Due to commercial pressures, there was a merger with E & R Gittins in 1905 Their lighting is notable by its very simplistic almost industrial design and regularly more decorative arts & crafts lighting is misrepresented as being made by the guild.