Description
The Sparrowmere double hoop XL pendant holds a large mink fabric shade between two gold leaf hoops, measuring 700mm across with a drop that adjusts from 650mm to 2040mm. Five 10W E27 LED lamps sit inside, which is what allows a shade of this size to light a room properly rather than just decorate the ceiling. It is dimmable, weighs 5.1kg and is rated IP44 against splashing water. The double hoop is what gives the fitting its outline, holding the shade clear of the frame so both are read separately from below.
This is the largest of the Sparrowmere pendants, and it wants a room to match: a dining table long enough to take a 700mm shade above it, a tall hallway, a stairwell, or the seating half of an open plan space. The long adjustable drop is what makes the stairwell option workable, since it can reach down into a double height void. Five lamps behind mink fabric give warm, generous ambient light, and on a dimmer that same fitting settles into something quieter for the end of an evening rather than sitting at full output all night.
The hoops and ceiling plate are metal in a gold leaf finish, softer in tone than plated gold, with a fabric shade in mink. Construction is Class 1, so it needs an earth connection and a qualified electrician, particularly at this weight and drop. Keep the shade dry and clean it with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery tool; the metal takes a dry cloth only. Let the lamps cool before changing them. A three light version at 600mm suits smaller rooms, and matching Sparrowmere wall lights and a table lamp carry the same hoops and shade colour.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
5 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
50W (10W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP44 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
700mm |
| Height |
650-2040mm |
| Weight |
5.1kg |
| Materials |
Metal |
| Finish |
Gold Leaf Mink |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made of?
Fabric in a mink colour, suspended between two metal hoops finished in gold leaf. Mink is a warm grey brown that reads as a neutral in most rooms.
How big is it and how low does it hang?
The shade is 700mm across and the drop adjusts between 650mm and 2040mm, so it can sit close to a normal ceiling or reach well down into a stairwell.
How many bulbs does it need?
Five 10W E27 LED lamps. Five sources is what lets a shade this wide give even light rather than a single bright spot in the middle.
Is it dimmable?
Yes, provided the lamps are marked dimmable and the dimmer is rated for LED loads. With five lamps on the circuit, matching the dimmer properly is worth doing.
How do I clean it?
Brush or vacuum the fabric shade with an upholstery attachment and keep water away from it. The gold leaf metal should be dusted with a dry cloth only, no polishes.
Is there a smaller version?
Yes. The Sparrowmere double hoop is also made as a three light pendant with a 600mm shade, which suits rooms where the XL would crowd the space.