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Set of Four Brass Gimbal Lights by William Mcgeoch & Co
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Set of Four Brass Gimbal Lights by William Mcgeoch & Co

1900 - 1920
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Extremely rare set of four Admiralty pattern brass gimbal lights by William McGeoch & Co with weighted bases which can be used either as table lamps or wall lights. Marked: AP.9009 and with the McGeoch & Co. logo. Price includes shades.

Will consider splitting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Gimbal Lamps to the 1920s.

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SA1071950
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77539
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Description
Extremely rare set of four Admiralty pattern brass gimbal lights by William McGeoch & Co with weighted bases which can be used either as table lamps or wall lights. Marked: AP.9009 and with the McGeoch & Co. logo. Price includes shades.

Will consider splitting.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Gimbal Lamps to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071950
Dealers Internal Ref
77539
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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A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades.
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Archive I A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades.

Set of Four Brass Gimbal Lights by William Mcgeoch & Co

Archive II A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades. View II
Archive III A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades. View III
Archive IV A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades. View IV
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades.
Set of Four Brass Gimbal Lights by William McGeoch & Co
Ref: SA1071950
A set of four polished brass gimbal table lamps featuring articulated counterweighted frames and black fabric shades.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Maritime
  • MaterialBrass, Fabric
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsGimbal mechanism, Counterweighted base, Articulated frame
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This set of four 1920 Edwardian maritime table lamps comes from William McGeoch & Co. Each piece follows an Admiralty pattern design executed in polished brass with black fabric shades. The construction incorporates an articulated gimbal mechanism and a counterweighted base that allows the lights to function on surfaces or mounted to vertical spaces. Visible details include the golden metallic finish of the metal components, the dark conical textile shades, and the complex engineering of the pivoting arms and internal support rods. The lamps measure 31 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library, study, or an office desk where adjustable task lighting is required. The compact footprint makes them appropriate for smaller writing surfaces while providing directional illumination through the swivelling frames. The matching set offers a cohesive decorative arrangement for a traditional interior scheme, bringing functional maritime heritage design into modern domestic workspaces.

FAQs

A gimbal light features a swivelling support mechanism designed to keep the lamp upright despite the motion of a vessel at sea. Manufactured for marine ships and steamships during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these lights allowed illumination to remain steady in turbulent nautical conditions.

Authentic gimbal lamps are primarily constructed from heavy cast brass or bronze to withstand corrosive sea air and provide low-centre-of-gravity stability. The mechanism utilises weighted counterbalances and pivoting brass rings or joints, often mounted on circular weighted bases or wall brackets.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit maker stamps or registry numbers from established maritime ironmongers, such as William McGeoch & Co. Look for solid cast brass construction, functional heavy counterweights, period-appropriate knurled adjustment screws, and natural surface patination.

These versatile lighting fixtures function effectively as accent lamps on a dark wood library desk, side table, or fireplace mantelpiece. Their functional maritime aesthetic contrasts cleanly with minimalist modern decor and enhances traditional schemes like gentlemans library or industrial loft interiors.

Clean the brass surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. If polished brass finish is desired, apply a specialised brass cleaner sparingly; alternatively, leave unlacquered brass untreated to allow a natural, muted patina to develop over time.
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