F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
British
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.
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Creator: F. & C. Osler
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...
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1880s English Louis XVI Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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.
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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.
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1880s English Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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Bronze
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...
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1880s English Napoleon III Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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 ...
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20th Century English Victorian F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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.
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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.
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1860s English Belle Époque Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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...
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1860s English Louis XVI Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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 ...
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1880s English George III Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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...
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1850s Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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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 the epergne terminating wit...
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1860s Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
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...
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1870s British Victorian Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
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...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique F. & C. Osler Decorative Objects
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F. & C. Osler decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
F. & C. Osler decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of F. & C. Osler decorative objects, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by F. & C. Osler were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Hukin & Heath, Henry Matthews, and Stevens & Williams. Prices for F. & C. Osler decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $44,285, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,443.