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Government House Sydney Lampshades

19th century style street lamps along a path at night
Government House Lampshade Heritage Reproduction. Photo by Ross Caddaye.

Government House Sydney Lampshades

installed at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney

since 2020

Government House Sydney commissioned Canberra Glassworks to reproduce a series of 1950’s designed lampshades as part of a historical restoration project of the 19th century lamp posts lining the entry road to Government House in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Commissioned by Government House Sydney

Fabricated by Tom Rowney

Materials: blown glass

Project completed: 2020-21