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Brass Ship Gimbal Table Lamp
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Brass Ship Gimbal Table Lamp

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 April 2025 · William Rand Antiques
This “Brass Ship Gimbal Table Lamp” found a buyer.

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A superb quality early 20th century gimbal lamp. The gimbal is used to keep the light level in respect to the horizon despite the ships pitching and rolling. Can be table or wall mounted. Likely used by the Royal Navy in WWII period.

A fantastic example, professionally polished and fully rewired in period style flex and PAT safety tested.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Ship Gimbal Lamp to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135465
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Description
A superb quality early 20th century gimbal lamp.
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The gimbal is used to keep the light level in respect to the horizon despite the ships pitching and rolling.
William Rand Antiques

Can be table or wall mounted. Likely used by the Royal Navy in WWII period.

A fantastic example, professionally polished and fully rewired in period style flex and PAT safety tested.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Ship Gimbal Lamp to the 1900s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135465
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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William Rand Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Brass Ship Gimbal Table Lamp

Archive II A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base. View II
Archive III A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base. View III
Archive IV A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base. View IV
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2013
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base.
Brass Ship Gimbal Table Lamp
Ref: SA1135465
A polished brass table lamp featuring a pivoting gimbal mechanism on a circular weighted base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNautical & Maritime
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourPolished Gold
  • MotifsGimbal pivot mechanism, Circular weighted base, Polished finish, Cast brass components
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

A gimbal lamp features a pivoting ring mechanism historically used on ships to keep the light source level regardless of the vessels motion.

These lamps are typically constructed from heavy cast brass or bronze, designed to withstand marine environments and provide structural stability.

Authentic pieces often feature heavy-gauge polished or patinated brass components, mechanical functional pivot rings, and period-appropriate wiring or fittings.

This piece works well as a task light on a mahogany desk or as an accent lamp on a dark wood sideboard, introducing metallic warmth to the scheme.

Maintenance requires dusting with a soft dry cloth and occasionally applying a specialist brass cleaner to preserve the polished finish without abrasive scratching.
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