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.
$600Sale Price|20% Off
19thc British F & C Osler Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Signed Bud Vase/ Epergne
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Georgian British Cut Crystal Bud Vase/ Epergne Signed by F & C Osler. Very finely detailed.
Crystal
Signed F. & C. Osler Egyptian Revival Gilt Bronze and Glass Bud Vase
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Egyptian Revival bud vase. In gilt (vermeil) bronze & glass. By F. & C. Osler. With Egyptian Revival style hairy paw feet and a removal test tube shaped glass vase that rests in a ring supported by 3 legs Stamped Osler to one foot. Simply a wonderful antique bud vase...
Bronze
Ormolu Mounted Flower Epergne by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine ormolu flower epergne on raised leopard paw feet supporting the main ring this issuing eight flat diamond cut posy vases with scalloped rim the centre supporting a larger vase...
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Candelabra
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Torchères/Candelabras. Each section is super finely hand-carved and hand-cut f...
Crystal, Bronze
Unusual Ormolu Mounted & Cut Glass Flower Epergne by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The ormolu mounted glass base on paw feet with central stem decorated with climbing ivy leaves issuing eight crane birds supporting diamond cut posy vases...
Ormolu
19th C. English Dore Bronze Mtd. Crystal Bowl Centerpiece w/ Bird Handles, Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous 19th century English Dore bronze mounted crystal bowl centerpiece with dore bronze bird handles, signed on the bottom, Osler. The crystal bowl...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr 19thc Antique Signed F&C Osler Crystal/Gilt Bronze Serpentine Vase/ Epergne
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Antique Napoleon III era Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Serpentine Bud Vase/ Epergne. these are stunning and they are signed by F & C Osler. Very good condition and finely deta...
Bronze
$2,018 / set
A Fine Pair Of Crystal Candlesticks By F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of early Victorian, crystal candlesticks, hung with unusual drumstick drops, attributed to F&C Osler
Glass
$832Sale Price / item|20% Off
19thc Antique Petit British Bronze Fire Dogs / Fireplace Accessory by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Opa Locka, FL
On offer is a Petit 19thc Pair Of Fire Dogs In Bronze by F&C Osler. Signed. These are decorative only. They are display items. Collectibles.
Bronze
Signed Osler Epergne Silver Bronze Centerpiece w/ Winged Griffins Crystal Vases
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and spectacular example of F. & C. Osler's workmanship. The Osler firm was founded in Birmingham, England, in 1807. Thomas Osler and a partner produced small ornaments, followed by glass prisms and parts for chandeliers. In 1831, Osler's sons, Follett and Clarkson, assumed control of the business, which was eventually reorganized as F. & C. Osler. They moved to new premises in Birmingham, and in 1852 they opened their own glass factory so that they no longer had to rely on others for their glass. A perfect round and low centerpiece this will be the focal point of any table setting. The plateau base is engraved with a star cutting creating a bright eye-catching center. Ready for your favorite flowers in the removeable, easy to clear trumpet vases.
Crystal, Silver, Bronze
Superb Quality Pair of Early Victorian Cut Glass Candelabra
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A superb quality pair of early Victorian cut-glass candelabra, the richly cut wasted and scalloped bases surmounted with an unusual glass tree centre this with two branches supportin...
A Pair Of Gilt Bronze Five Light Candelabra By F & C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The fabulous pair of gilt bronze cut glass Victorian candelabra are of arts and crafts form. The flat diamond cut bases with applied gilt bands and tapering columns, supporting five ...
Glass
Exceptionally Large Pair of Victorian Lustres by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An exceptionally large pair of Victorian lustres by F&C Osler with round scolloped edged bases with corresponding turnover drip pans and candle nozzl...
Cut Glass
$8,500 / set
F&C Osler, a Pair of Lead Crystal Wall Sconces
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Montreal, QC
An unusual pair of three light late Victorian silvered mounted, cut glass candle sconce, stamped F&C OSLER. The arm plate supporting two s shaped ...
Crystal
French Pierre Cardin Pink Flower Glass Vase, Signed, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass. With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...
Glass
$542
H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in
Josef Rindskopf Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemain Art Nouveau art glass vase with an iridescent marbled design and silver rim by Josef Rindskopf and dating from around 1904. The vas...
Silver
Large Lalique Crystal Bowl Centerpiece
By René Lalique
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted Lalique centerpiece decorative bowl in a wide open "V" form shape. The bowl is embellished by engraved frosted doves and large scrolls design details. Maker'...
Crystal
$2,200 / set
H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 5.75 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of neoclassical rython form garnitures are well detailed and finely cut.
Bronze
$1,450
H 4.25 in Dm 7.75 in
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze & cut crystal round centerpiece bowl raised on paw feet
Crystal, Bronze
Lalique Crystal Oval Centerpiece Bowl, Orchid Design, France, 1980s
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has understated elegance.
Crystal
$48,734 / set
H 27.17 in W 13.98 in D 7.88 in
Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Emile Herbert, French, 1828-1893. Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking lidded vases, the clock on a red and black marble base with Pharaoh busts...
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair of Twin Branch Victorian Candelabra by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of Victorian candelabra by F&C Osler with star cut base supporting twin glass branch issuing drop hung drip pans and candle nozzles.
Cut Glass
Chinese Celadon Footed Centerpiece, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Celadon footed centerpiece, 19th century.
19th Century Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut crystal. Bronze mounted. Swan motif. Finely chased. Measure: Base is 3.5" by 3.5".
Crystal, Bronze
Murano Glass One Flower Vase Made in Murano
By Stories Of Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Italian duo Stories of Italy have created for Les-Ottomans a unique collection of Murano glass pieces that celebrates the old links between Venice and Istanbul. The result of a ...
Cut Glass
Large Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jardinière
Located in London, GB
A large ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain jardinière French and Chinese, Late 19th Century Height 102cm, width 80cm, depth 63cm Combining Ch...
Ormolu
Pair of Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Footed Bowls Attributed to F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of small scale footed bowls. In gilt (vermeil) bronze and cut glass. Attributed to F. & C. Osler. With Egyptian Revival style hairy paw feet and removable cut glass bowls that rest in a ring supported by four legs. Simply a wonderful pair of footed bowls...
Bronze
Rare Pair of Blue Cut-Glass Candlesticks by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly unusual pair of blue cut-glass candlesticks of the finest quality by F&C Osler hung with there rare tulip drops. Sadly there is a chip to one collar please see image.
Cut Glass
Fine Set of Four Victorian Lustres Hung with Spade Drops
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine set of four Victorian lustres on scalloped foot with scale cut bodies and rim, hung with spade drops and spangles.
Victorian Crystal and Gilt Bronze Candelabra by F. & C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary pair of cut-glass and gilt bronze five-light candelabra was crafted by the celebrated crystal works of F. & C. Osler. The English firm was the largest and grandest...
Crystal, Bronze
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Posy Vase Garniture by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A stunning garniture by F&C Osler conspiring of a central ormolu base issuing six arms arranged over three levels mounting glass posy vases together with two smaller bases issuing th...
Ormolu
Superb Quality Ormolu-Mounted Table Jardinière, F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The slice cut base with a star cut underneath ormolu-mounted on four paw feet with scrolling leafs supporting a richly cut scalloped edge bowl.
Ormolu
Fine Seven-Light Gilt Bronzed, Cut-Glass Candelabra by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The circular base richly cut with cross over diamonds this surmounted by a diamond and slice cut column this mounted by a gilt bronzed band supporting slice cut drip pans and corresp...
Ormolu
Fine Pair of English Amber Color Candelabra by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of unusual amber color candelabra by F&C OSLER the turned brass lacquered bases surmounted by diamond cut glass dome and egg shaped pieces the candelabra centered by ...
Ormolu
Large Pair of Five-Light Victorian Cut-Glass Candelabra by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of victorian candelabra the pillar and file cut base on scalloped foot, this mounting five square cut arms supporting diamond cut pans and thistle nozzles.
Ormolu