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E mma Finch, co-owner of the British heritage lighting brand Hector Finch, is headed to Dallas in early March to celebrate the 25th anniversary and to "talk all things Hector Finch," she says, for three days at James showroom, where the line is now represented. Hector Finch, which supplies lighting for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's London and country homes among other historic houses, is revered in England and abroad for a beautiful take on traditional design and craftsmanship By Rebecca Sherman HALLOWED LIGHTING THE BRILLIANT BRITISH HERITAGE LIGHTING COMPANY HECTOR FINCH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS that includes metalwork by British artisans, Italian glasswork, and longstanding relationships with family- owned businesses. Emma's husband, Hector, started the company in Lancashire, England, selling vintage and antique stock he'd procured from private homes, auctions, and dealers. Hector and his father, an antiques dealer, traveled across the North of England on the hunt for exquisite old chandeliers, lanterns, and lamps, which Hector had rewired and restored by metal craftsmen, finishers, and glassblowers. The quality of his lighting quickly drew a large following of interior designers, and he eventually added vintage lighting from Spain to the mix, along with modern manufactured lights and Moroccan lanterns. Emma joined the company in the early 2000s, creating a collection of fixtures primarily for the design trade; Many of these original designs are still available, and the current collection includes Italian ceramic pendants and lamps, classic hanging lanterns, early- Art Deco-inspired chandeliers, table lamps in natural shagreen and cowrie shell, and Murano glass. The company's Lucia Double Rise & Fall 98