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Originally, and according to Mackintosh’s preparatory sketches, there were thought to be 53 individual lights in the library, each with punched holes in the inner reflectors which allowed light to pass through blue and purple glass. The central array was made up of 12 small canisters attached to the light frame on the ceiling, with eight medium pendants and five large pendants hanging below. There were an additional twelve medium canisters attached to the coffered ceiling both above and below the library balcony, making 24. Originally there were also four additional medium hanging pendants in each of the south and western window bays, though these four lights, and the medium canister in the librarians office, had all been removed before the fire in 2014, meaning there were 48 in the library. The library was destroyed by the fire, though many metal fragments from the lights were salvaged, allowing twenty eight to be reconstructed from the original metal pieces, eleven to be made from a mix of original and new pieces (composites) and fifteen new lamps created. All the restoration work and shades was undertaken by Rodney French of Lonsdale & Dutch of Edinburgh.

Originally, and according to Mackintosh’s preparatory sketches, there were thought to be 53 individual lights in the library, each with punched holes in the inner reflectors which allowed light to pass through blue and purple glass. The central array was made up of 12 small canisters attached to the light frame on the ceiling, with eight medium pendants and five large pendants hanging below. There were an additional twelve medium canisters attached to the coffered ceiling both above and below the library balcony, making 24. Originally there were also four additional medium hanging pendants in each of the south and western window bays, though these four lights, and the medium canister in the librarians office, had all been removed before the fire in 2014, meaning there were 48 in the library. The library was destroyed by the fire, though many metal fragments from the lights were salvaged, allowing twenty eight to be reconstructed from the original metal pieces, eleven to be made from a mix of original and new pieces (composites) and fifteen new lamps created. All the restoration work and shades was undertaken by Rodney French of Lonsdale & Dutch of Edinburgh.

In 1984 (when the School was completely rewired), the original lamps were cleaned and six replicas made (by Will Martin of Linlithgow) for the entrance hall.

In 1984 (when the School was completely rewired), the original lamps were cleaned and six replicas made (by Will Martin of Linlithgow) for the entrance hall.

In 1984 (when the School was completely rewired), the original lamps were cleaned and six replicas made (by Will Martin of Linlithgow) for the entrance hall.

Large version of a Newbery Medal cast in metal. Portrait of Newbery (obverse); Mackintosh building (reverse). Incribed obverse: "To Commemorate the services of Fra H Newbery as director of the Glasgow School of Art 1885-1918". Design includes portrait of Newbery and Glasgow coat of arms. Reverse: "Awarded for distinction in diploma work".

Brown embossed leather with decorative pewter plates and semi-precious cabouchon gemstones, surmounted by a small ashtray.

Brown embossed leather with decorative pewter plates, surmounted by a small ashtray.

One of three ceiling light clusters designed for the new Board Room at Glasgow School of Art. Each fitting consists of nine lampshades suspended from a decorative iron frame.

One of three ceiling light clusters designed for the new Board Room at Glasgow School of Art. Each fitting consists of nine lampshades suspended from a decorative iron frame.

One of three ceiling light clusters designed for the new Board Room at Glasgow School of Art. Each fitting consists of nine lampshades suspended from a decorative iron frame.

Designed for the drawing room at Windyhill, Kilmacolm. The lights were originally desgined for gas fittings. Early photos show additional decorative glass pendants, now missing.

Designed for the drawing room at Windyhill, Kilmacolm. The lights were originally designed for gas fittings. Early photos show additional decorative glass pendants, now missing.

Designed for the drawing room at Windyhill, Kilmacolm. The lights were originally designed for gas fittings. Early photos show additional decorative glass pendants, now missing.

Designed to hang on the staircase at Windyhill Kilmacolm. A similar light fitting was designed for the hall at 14 Kingsborough Gardens. The light was originally designed for a gas fitting.

Designed for the drawing room at Windyhill, Kilmacolm. The lights were originally designed for gas fittings. Early photos show additional decorative glass pendants, now missing.

Portrait of Lord Kitchener (obverse). Inscribed obverse: Lord Kitchener Field Marshal (with portrait bust of Kitchener) Reverse: THOROUGH.

Copper and enamel mantel clock. The inscription on the clock is taken from John Milton's 'Song on May Morning'.

The section title '4 Material' appears in white on black mountboard. The second piece of mountboard is cream with three windows cut into it. Within one window is handwritten text relating to chitin and the exocuticle of insects. The second window shows sketches/paintings of a hoverfly or wasp from multiple angles, and the third shows multiple butterfly wings.

Mitre-shaped medallion with stylised depiction of St Mungo.

Copper object

Copper oxidised object

White metal object with brush bristles