Exhibited at Paris 1878 by F & C Osler, Birmingham.:

"The most striking and handsomest piece exhibited by this firm, however, was a large chandelier of flint glass about 12 feet deep and 7 feet 9 inches in diameter. The central shaft consists of a cylinder in very heavy and finely cut glass; this is surrounded by six smaller shafts, ending at the base and summit in scrolls, from which handsome solid glass pendants are suspended. The inner cylinder opens at top and bottom into floral ornaments; at the base of the shaft is hung a large solid ball of glass, beautifully cut; the branches, hollow — used as gas pipes — are twelve in number, and are a marvel of execution, being made each in one piece of glass 6 feet long, bending gracefully outward at quite a distance. It is impossible to convey an idea of the elegance and finish of this masterpiece, even with the accompanying cut (Fig. 24). It must be seen to be appreciated. It was conceded to the writer by the manager of the first glass works in France to be the most astonishing production yet made anywhere in that line. This handsome chandelier is valued at $4,750."

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