
Client Comments
Over many years, we have been fortunate to work for private homeowners, churches, historic buildings, collectors and institutions. The comments below are a selection of genuine feedback received following cleaning, restoration, electrification and conservation work.
Trusted by private homeowners, churches and historic buildings since 1954.
In Their Own Words
A small selection of named references, kindly provided by clients following completed projects.
Church & Historic Buildings
Large Georgian English brass chandelier
“On behalf of St Mary's Church Wollaston in Northamptonshire, may I say how delighted we are with the service offered by G & P Cohn who have refurbished our Georgian chandelier and electrified it for us as a part of our Nave reordering project. The chandelier now looks absolutely stunning and is a testament to the company's excellent workmanship. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Jean Rose
Parochial Church Council Secretary — Northamptonshire
View Related ProjectCleaning
Large Tent and Tier Victorian Chandelier
“I can't recommend this company enough. Charming, utterly trustworthy people with a deep knowledge of and affection for their subject. I've dealt with other Chandelier companies before and I can only say I wish I had found Peter and Ben first.”
Louise Keane
Chiswick, London
Cleaning
Large Victorian Chandelier
“Peter and Ben did an absolutely first rate job from start to finish on cleaning, renovating and hanging our large Chandelier. The workmanship was excellent and the light has been transformed while retaining all its character, as has the room that they fitted it in. They clearly know everything there is to know and offer great value and quality. We used them ourselves on the basis of a recommendation and would not hesitate to recommend them to others (and will be going back ourselves once we have more rooms to hang in!).”
Paul and Hannah Butcher
Islington, London
Period Lighting Conservation
Georgian Brass Hall Lantern
“Tucked away in an oft forgotten part of Georgian London, in an industrial building that owes so little to its architecturally-delightful neighbours, is one of the capital's best kept secrets: a family business made up of craftsmen with skill, courtesy and care — the three magic ingredients. My family Georgian brass hall Lantern had been poorly maintained and under-cleaned for several generations. It was refurbished, re-wired, re-glazed and new "period" Candelabra hand-made — all in the period manner. Complete joy.”
Mr Hugo Peel
Isle of Wight
By Service
Chandelier Cleaning
Cleaning
Two Large Czech Chandeliers
“Thank you Peter and Ben, the Chandeliers looked totally sparkling and fantastic after you had spent the day cleaning them.”
Richard Phelps
South Kensington, London
Restoration & Repair
Restoration
Swedish Tent and Bag Chandelier
“Many thanks to Ben and his team at G & P Cohn. They repaired the damage to our vintage chandelier within a short lead time with superb and courteous service!”
M Lannie
Leicestershire
Restoration
9 Arm French Chandelier
“Many thanks to G & P Cohn for doing such a great job in restoring our family heirloom. It was a great pleasure to work with a family business who were so considerate and helpful. The result is spectacular and is being much admired in situ.”
Lucy Barnes
London
Restoration
Victorian Chandelier
“I am delighted with the restoration you recently undertook on my Victorian Chandelier. Your service was efficient and courteous and the Chandelier looks gorgeous. I will definitely use your services again and will recommend you gladly.”
Polly Wood
Bristol
Electrification & Rewiring
Electrification
Pair of English Georgian Wall Lights
“Wonderful to find such a friendly, helpful and professional company to restore and give new life to some precious antique wall lights.”
Rose O'Brien
Buckinghamshire
Electrification
Victorian Wall Lights
“I had two antique wall lights wired. The job was done within a couple of days to my full satisfaction. Very friendly, impeccable service!”
Martin Geiger
London
Electrification
Maria Theresa Chandeliers
“Two inherited chandeliers were repaired, restored to their former glory and installed in my home by G P Cohn. The team was efficient, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. Their workshop is a treasure trove of beautiful objects, silently reassuring you that these are true craftsmen. I wish I had more chandeliers in need of these experts.”
Angela Walther
Hampstead, London
Feedback from Google
A selection of genuine Google reviews from clients who have used our cleaning, restoration, electrification, repair and antique lighting services.
Repair & Restoration
“Excellent service. Very quick and friendly. The whole chandelier was cleaned and completely repinned very speedily. It looked transformed and wonderful for two minutes, until I hung it up and dropped it from ceiling height, smashing quite a lot of it. I took it back in pieces, the chandelier also in pieces, and both of us received first-class trauma therapy from Ben Higgins at G&P Cohn's chandelier hospital. A magic wand was waved, and within very few days the chandelier was looking back to its pre-smash condition. Wonderful. Ten star. Can't rate it highly enough. And extremely reasonable charges.”
Charles Allen
Google ReviewGeneral / Restoration
“Ben and his father-in-law at G&P Cohn are quite wonderful: no repair or renovation of lights, lamps or chandeliers is too much of a challenge for them. They are master craftsmen as well as skilled electricians. They work on very old and beautiful antique chandeliers as well as more modern lighting. Their workshop includes a treasure trove of fixtures, fittings, chandelier drops, shades and every part imaginable. They are charming, efficient and ever helpful. If I had a bigger house, I would be very tempted to buy one of the many chandeliers and wall lights they have on display. I highly recommend them.”
Caroline
Google ReviewRestoration & Electrification
“Ben repaired our two antique chandeliers, one crystal and one brass. Both were very old, tired and sentimental. Ben has brought them back to life again. The electrics are perfect and they look so beautiful and like new again. We're so impressed and pleased. Ben provided an exceptional service from collection to correspondence throughout the repairs and delivery. Thank you so much, Ben.”
Anne Katrine Nessim
Google ReviewRestoration, Cleaning & Electrification
“Our lovely Baccarat chandelier took a bit of a knock. Two arms and various delicate parts were broken, and the electrics stopped working. We were very sad, as it is a much-loved object. After a long search for the right person to attempt the repair, Ben and his team from G&P Cohn arrived. They were fantastic and a total pleasure to deal with. Following a site visit, we decided they should take it away and work their magic. About three weeks later it returned. They did their best to find exact replacement parts. A couple were unavailable, but the important arms were an exact match. They rewired it, cleaned it and put it back in place with very little fuss. It looks unbelievable. The cleaning job was amazing. It refracts rainbows all over the room, and we love it even more than before. I thoroughly recommend them.”
James Osborne
Google ReviewRestoration
“Our 1900s French gilt-brass and cut-glass chandelier fell and broke into around one hundred pieces. We looked around and eventually found G&P Cohn. We called a number of their references on the King's Road and Kensington Church Street, who were all positive. I can confirm that we received an excellent service. The chandelier was repaired to our full satisfaction and looks amazing in our dining room. I recommend G&P Cohn for their professional attitude and the finished result. What a pleasure to find such a company.”
Sarina Dwek
Google ReviewCleaning
Cleaning
“I am so pleased with the service. Ben was lovely and very efficient, and the chandelier looks amazing.”
Eloise Elphinstone
Google ReviewRestoration & Repair
Repair
“Super helpful. A glass droplet from our chandelier had a broken wire. I popped over, as they are only down the road, and they repaired it straight away. They did a great job and did not even charge me. I would love to buy a chandelier from them.”
Dan Cornell
Google ReviewRestoration
“Fantastic service. Ben restored three wall chandeliers. Great chap and excellent professional service. I would recommend this company very highly.”
Mark Osborne
Google ReviewRepair & Restoration
“Ben repaired two antique lamps for our family. He suggested alterations that were in keeping with their style, and we are delighted with the finished work.”
Ian Robinson
Google ReviewElectrification & Rewiring
Electrification
“G&P Cohn Antiques were extremely helpful. I needed an old chandelier fitted with new wiring, together with a ceiling plate and chain. After receiving very confusing advice from several electricians, they were a breath of fresh air. They even exchanged an existing ceiling plate I did not need for a new one, free of charge. Very reasonably priced and always quick to respond to emails. I could not recommend them highly enough.”
Anna Randles
Google ReviewAntique Lighting Sales
Antique Lighting Sales
“Excellent experience purchasing from this store. I bought two antique lanterns and unfortunately one part of one lantern was damaged in transit. Ben was super friendly and helpful in sourcing replacement parts that matched. He was professional and polite to deal with, and I will definitely be purchasing again.”
Lucy Jeffreys
Google ReviewAntique Lighting Sales & Installation
“Excellent experience with this company. After visiting the workshop to view our chandelier, Ben delivered it and helped to install it. We are thrilled with it, and I have no hesitation in recommending this business.”
Jeff Brown
Google ReviewReplacement Parts
Replacement Parts
“G&P Cohn supplied me with a replacement vintage icicle drop for my chandelier. Ben was extremely helpful in sourcing the right size and style. Great service with courtesy. I would definitely recommend this company for any chandelier requirements.”
Sharon Wilson
Google ReviewReplacement Parts
“Ben has a wealth of knowledge regarding chandeliers and is a pleasure to work with. He helped me with a broken droplet from my chandelier. Thanks, Ben.”
Ranjit Gill
Google ReviewGeneral Comments
General
“Antique lighting restorers with fantastic knowledge and professionalism. A pleasure to do business with. Highly recommended.”
Giuseppe Spoto
Google ReviewGeneral
“Excellent and professional service.”
Ewan Ward-Thomas
Google ReviewGeneral
“Really helpful and generous service. Thank you so much.”
Isabelle Band
Google ReviewDiscuss Your Chandelier
We are always happy to discuss antique chandeliers and period lighting, whether you require cleaning, restoration, electrification or advice regarding a particular piece.