John Blades (c.1751–1829) established his chandelier and glass show room at Ludgate Hill in 1783 and remained there until his death. Blades quickly became world renowned for the quality and intricacy of his glass design. His was the first English glass company to open a branch in India. In 1789, he was appointed Cut Glass Manufacturer to King George III and was known as 'the great glass man of Ludgate Hill'. One of the defining aspects of Blades’chandeliers are the long oblong drops, designed by architect J.B.Papworth, architect of his showrooms, and described as being “full of prismatic beauty”.

Long rule-cut pendant giving the impression of a waterfall; mainly used for lustre candlesticks.