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Antique Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp
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Antique Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp

19th century
Description

A late Victorian brass standard lamp with triform base and stylised paw feet. It is an excellent quality piece and the design is similar to that of W.A.S. Benson. It has a central tubular upright and the top part is telescopic so the height can be adjusted. It was most likely originally an oil lamp which has now been converted to electricity.

It has been PAT tested and rewired to modern standards to take a bayonet bulb.

It is in good original condition. The brass has been lightly polished and it is strong and sturdy. There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and a few small dinks around the base and some areas of tarnishing but no major damages and overall it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : adjustable from 68" (173cm) to 48" (122cm)

Width across Base : 19" (48cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £35

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 08938035
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Cast brass tripartite base with paw feet: late Victorian metalwork.
Turned scalloped collar: typical rise-and-fall adjustment of the period.
Twisted rod stays with scrolled brackets: characteristic late 19th-century lamp construction.
Even surface tarnishing in the crevices: natural oxidisation over many decades.
Modern bayonet fitting and cable: later conversion from original oil burner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134005
Description
A late Victorian brass standard lamp with triform base and stylised paw feet. It is an excellent quality piece and the design is similar to that of W.A.S. Benson. It has a central tubular upright and the top part is telescopic so the height can be adjusted. It was most likely originally an oil lamp which has now been converted to electricity.
fig 1. An antique brass telescopic standard lamp featuring tripod legs with scroll details and an adjustable vertical stem.
fig 1. Antique Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp

It has been PAT tested and rewired to modern standards to take a bayonet bulb.

It is in good original condition. The brass has been lightly polished and it is strong and sturdy.

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There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and a few small dinks around the base and some areas of tarnishing but no major damages and overall it displays well.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 2. An antique brass telescopic standard lamp featuring tripod legs with scroll details and an adjustable vertical stem.
fig 2. Antique Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp

Approximate Measurements :

Height : adjustable from 68" (173cm) to 48" (122cm)

Width across Base : 19" (48cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £35

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08938035
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Cast brass tripartite base with paw feet: late Victorian metalwork.
Turned scalloped collar: typical rise-and-fall adjustment of the period.
Twisted rod stays with scrolled brackets: characteristic late 19th-century lamp construction.
Even surface tarnishing in the crevices: natural oxidisation over many decades.
Modern bayonet fitting and cable: later conversion from original oil burner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134005
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An antique brass telescopic standard lamp featuring tripod legs with scroll details and an adjustable vertical stem.
Antique Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp
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An antique brass telescopic standard lamp featuring tripod legs with scroll details and an adjustable vertical stem.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStandard Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsTelescopic column, Tripod legs, Scrollwork, Twisted stays
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This late Victorian standard lamp originates from 1890 and is executed in a traditional style with a brass material and finish. The piece takes the form of a telescopic column standing on a triform base, complete with stylised paw feet at the terminals, twisted stays supporting the vertical stem, and decorative scrollwork detailing near the midsection. The central tubular upright incorporates adjustable mechanics at the top and holds a bayonet bulb fitting. Surfaces show minor marks, small dinks around the base, and areas of tarnishing consistent with age and use, alongside a lightly polished golden brass tone. The structure measures 173 cm high by 48 cm wide overall. In a modern interior, this standard lamp suits placement in an empty corner of a traditional study, a gentleman's library, or a sitting room to provide practical ambient lighting. The design accommodates contemporary electrical standards through a recent rewiring and PAT test, while retaining its historic character. The adjustable height mechanism offers functional versatility for different ceiling clearances or lighting requirements within a domestic setting.

FAQs

A telescopic standard lamp is a floor-standing light fixture equipped with an extendable central column, allowing the user to adjust the height of the light source. Popularised in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these lamps were designed primarily to provide flexible reading light in domestic interiors.

These lamps are predominantly constructed from solid cast or spun brass, often weighted at the base with iron for stability. Structural components frequently include turned brass tubing, cast tripod feet, and decorative scrollwork or twisted stay supports.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast construction, hand-threaded screw-clamp adjustment mechanisms, and natural oxidation across the brass surface. Original pieces often display UK bayonet bulb fittings, cast tripod bases, and decorative metalwork detailing consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

A brass standard lamp functions effectively alongside modern seating in living rooms, study spaces, or reading nooks. The vertical line of the central column adds structure and warm metallic tones to contemporary neutral schemes.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes if the original lacquer or natural surface oxidation is to be preserved, and ensure all electrical components are inspected by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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