The Handel Company was founded in 1885 and thrived in the atmosphere of prosperity and optimism that characterised the early twentieth century. Philip Handel's vision for the company was to combine individual hand-craftsmanship with creative accomplishment. His goal was to design and produce objects of beauty whose aesthetic appeal and usefulness would last for many years. Could he ever have imagined that his vision would be realised, perhaps beyond his expectations, as we enter a new millennium.
This book offers us a unique opportunity to admire many of the lamps and wares created by the Handel Company and by so doing, perpetuates its unparalleled legacy of creativity and excellence.