Description
The Sparrowmere double hoop pendant in the large size carries a 600mm mink fabric shade between two gold leaf hoops, with a drop adjustable from 600mm to 1980mm. Three 10W E27 LED lamps light it, enough for the shade width without overpowering a normal sized room. It is dimmable, weighs 3.7kg and is rated IP44 against splashing water. The two hoops sit outside the shade, which is what stops the fitting looking like a plain drum and gives it an outline you notice from the side as well as from below.
At 600mm across this is the version we would put over a round dining table, a kitchen island, a hallway with a decent ceiling, or centred in a bedroom where the XL would be too much. Three lamps behind mink fabric give warm ambient light rather than task light, so it pairs well with under cabinet strips in a kitchen or with a floor lamp in a sitting room. The long drop range means it also works in a stairwell. Mink is a warm grey brown, which keeps it neutral enough to survive a change of wall colour later on.
The hoops and ceiling plate are metal in a gold leaf finish, warmer and less even in tone than plated gold, with a fabric shade in mink. Construction is Class 1, so an earth connection is needed and a qualified electrician should install it. Clean the shade dry, with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment, and never a damp cloth. The metal takes a dry cloth and nothing else, since polish will lift a leaf finish. If the room is larger than this suits, the Sparrowmere is also made as a five light XL pendant with a 700mm shade.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
3 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
30W (10W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP44 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
600mm |
| Height |
600-1980mm |
| Weight |
3.7kg |
| Materials |
Metal |
| Finish |
Gold Leaf Mink |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made of?
Fabric in mink, held between two metal hoops finished in gold leaf. Mink is a warm grey brown, so it works as a neutral in most schemes.
What size is it and how far does it drop?
The shade is 600mm across and the drop adjusts from 600mm to 1980mm, which covers a standard ceiling as well as a stairwell.
How many bulbs does it take?
Three 10W E27 LED lamps. Three sources spread the light evenly across a 600mm shade without one bright point showing through the fabric.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, with dimmable lamps and a dimmer rated for LED loads. Mismatched dimmers are the usual cause of flicker at the bottom of the range.
How do I clean it?
Keep the fabric dry and use a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery tool. Dust the gold leaf metal with a dry cloth only, avoiding polishes and creams.
Is there a larger option?
Yes. The Sparrowmere double hoop also comes as a five light XL pendant with a 700mm shade for bigger rooms and longer tables.