Description
The Sparrowmere double hoop XL pendant in silver leaf suspends a 700mm mink fabric shade between two metal hoops, on a drop that adjusts from 650mm to 2040mm. Five 10W E27 LED lamps give it the output a shade this wide needs. It is dimmable, weighs 5.1kg and is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms. Silver leaf sits cooler than gold and closer to pewter than to chrome, which lets the mink fabric do the warming instead of the metal, and keeps the fitting quieter overhead in a pale room.
Scale is the deciding factor with this one. A 700mm shade wants a long dining table, an open plan living space, a tall hallway or a stairwell where the generous drop can be used properly. In a small room it will dominate; in the right room it settles the ceiling and gives the space a centre. Five lamps behind fabric produce warm, even ambient light with no visible hot spot, and on a dimmer it moves from full brightness for a meal to something much lower afterwards without needing a second fitting switched on.
The hoops and ceiling plate are metal in a silver leaf finish, with a mink fabric shade. Construction is Class 1, so an earth connection is needed and installation should go to a qualified electrician, especially given the weight and the length of the drop. Clean the shade dry with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment, and dust the metal with a dry cloth only, as polish will mark a leaf finish. Let the lamps cool before changing them. A three light version with a 600mm shade covers smaller rooms, and matching wall lights and a table lamp complete the Sparrowmere range.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
5 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
50W (10W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
700mm |
| Height |
650-2040mm |
| Weight |
5.1kg |
| Materials |
Metal |
| Finish |
Silver Leaf Mink |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made of?
Fabric in mink, held between two metal hoops in a silver leaf finish. The fabric warms the light and hides the lamps from direct view.
How wide is it and how far does it drop?
The shade is 700mm across and the drop adjusts between 650mm and 2040mm, so it suits standard ceilings and double height stairwells alike.
How many bulbs does it take?
Five 10W E27 LED lamps. Five sources are needed for even light across a shade of this diameter.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, using dimmable lamps and a dimmer rated for LED loads. With five lamps on one circuit, choosing the right dimmer is worth the trouble.
How do I clean it?
Keep water off the fabric and use a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery tool. The silver leaf metal takes a dry cloth only, no polish or cream.
Where can it be fitted?
Dry indoor rooms, as this one is rated IP20. Dining rooms, sitting rooms, hallways and stairwells are all suitable.