This is an impressive large antique Victorian sterling silver Corinthian column table lamp bearing hallmarks for London 1899 and the makers mark of the world renowned silversmith Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
It features a classic Corinthian Capital decorated with acanthus leaves, the shaft has invert fluting, on a stepped base decorated with beading.
Add an element of pure luxury to your home with this solid silver antique table lamp.
Condition:
In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned, rewired and Pat tested in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:Height 64 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 16 cm
Dimensions in inches:Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. The firm was established in 1880 by William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman.
The firm was active at 112 Regent Street, London acquiring the premises previously used by John Joseph Mechi.
In 1893 the firm
...absorbed The Goldsmiths'' Alliance Ltd and in 1898 became the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd being active as jewellers, dealers in diamonds and precious stones, silversmiths,electroplaters and watch and clock makers.
In 1952 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd was amalgamated with Garrard & Co Ltd.
The firm participated to a number of national and international exhibitions, as Indian and Colonial Exhibition (London, 1886), Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), California (1894), Paris (1900) and Franco-British Exhibition (London, 1908).
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co was active with manufactories at Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell; Regent Works, Sheffield and Rue St George, Paris and as retailer of items supplied by various British gold and silver manufacturers (Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, Wakely & Wheeler, William Comyns, Harrison Brothers & Howson, etc.)
Our reference: A4536
Internal Reference: A4536
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1149693
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 64cm (25.2inches)Width is 16cm (6.3inches)Depth is 16cm (6.3inches)
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