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Antique Nickel Plated Ship's Gimbal Lamp
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Antique Nickel Plated Ship's Gimbal Lamp

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique nickel plated ship's gimbal lamp was used either on a bulkhead, wall or table standing. (c.1920).

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Gimbal Desk Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1023460
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76070
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Description
Antique nickel plated ship's gimbal lamp was used either on a bulkhead, wall or table standing. (c.1920).
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Gimbal Desk Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1023460
Dealers Internal Ref
76070
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An antique nickel-plated ships gimbal table lamp featuring a circular moulded base, turned stem, pivoting mechanism, and grey braided flex.
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Archive I An antique nickel-plated ships gimbal table lamp featuring a circular moulded base, turned stem, pivoting mechanism, and grey braided flex.

Antique Nickel Plated Ship's Gimbal Lamp

Archive II An antique nickel-plated ships gimbal table lamp featuring a circular moulded base, turned stem, pivoting mechanism, and grey braided flex. View II
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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An antique nickel-plated ships gimbal table lamp featuring a circular moulded base, turned stem, pivoting mechanism, and grey braided flex.
Antique Nickel Plated Ship's Gimbal Lamp
Ref: SA1023460
An antique nickel-plated ships gimbal table lamp featuring a circular moulded base, turned stem, pivoting mechanism, and grey braided flex.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMaritime Victorian
  • MaterialNickel, Brass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPivoting gimbal mechanism, Turned pedestal stem, Moulded circular base
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in)

This 1920 maritime Victorian table lamp functions as an antique nickel-plated ship's gimbal light suitable for a gentleman's library or office desk. The item displays a bright silver colour scheme across its nickel-plated surfaces, with a contrasting brass-toned lamp holder at the top and a grey braided electrical flex trailing from the back. The structure consists of a moulded circular stepped base, a multi-section turned pedestal stem, and a pivoting gimbal mechanism with side trunnions supporting the central bulb housing. The piece measures 25.4 cm high and 12.7 cm wide. It stands on any flat surface such as a desk, table, or sideboard to provide task lighting in a study or reading room.

FAQs

A gimbal lamp features a pivoted support that allows an object to rotate along an axis, remaining upright despite the rocking motion of a vessel. Historically crafted for maritime navigation and cabin use, these fixtures prevented oil spills or light disturbance during rough seas.

Traditional gimbal lamps were predominantly constructed from solid brass, bronze, or nickel-plated alloys due to their resistance to saltwater corrosion. Heavy cast bases or counterweighted mounts were integrated to ensure physical stability aboard ships.

Authentic period examples typically display counterweighted bases, hand-machined pivot joints, and original period fittings rather than modern components. Look for historical makers stamps, patent numbers, or natural oxidisation and wear around the pivoting mechanism.

A nickel gimbal lamp serves as an ideal functional accent light on a dark timber desk, bedside table, or bookshelf within a study or library scheme. Pair it with warm ambient lighting and rich wood or leather elements to complement the cool metallic finish.

Clean nickel plating using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust and surface marks without removing the historical surface patina. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or harsh chemical solvents, as these can strip thin nickel plating from the underlying metal.
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