Osler's Gallery, Oxford Street, London
Watercolour
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Pen and watercolour depicting Osler's Gallery in Oxford Street, London, a long glass arcade full of opulent glassware, silverware and chandeliers.
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| Title | Osler's Gallery, Oxford Street, London (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen, ink and watercolour |
| Brief description | Pen and watercolour by Owen Jones depicting Osler's Gallery in Oxford Street, London. Great Britain, ca. 1858-1860. |
| Physical description | Pen and watercolour depicting Osler's Gallery in Oxford Street, London, a long glass arcade full of opulent glassware, silverware and chandeliers. |
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| Credit line | Given by P. A. G. Osler |
| Object history | F & C Osler was one of the leading manufacturers of light fittings, candelabra and other luxury goods in glass. It's London showrooms were designed by Owen Jones, and built 1858-60. The firm, founded in 1807, was finally wound up in 1976. Provenance: In the possession of the firm; given to the Museum by P A G Osler, Trustee of the company's assets. Exhibitions: R.A. 1860 no. 691; 'Marble Halls', VAM 1973, no.56 illus. |
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| Bibliographic reference | M Darby and D van Zanten, Owen Jones; iron and glass designs of the 1850's in Architectura. |
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| Accession number | P.29-1976 |
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| Record created | June 1, 2009 |
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