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Late 19thc Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp
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Late 19thc Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp

19th century
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Late 19thC Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp by Jones & Willis Birmingham - mounted on a lacquered brass column set to a tri-form base with paw feet - Doty Light No 893' - fully working - 8" diam at lamp, 18" at the base, adjustable height from about 4' - 1875

Jones & Willis; Newton, Jones & Willis - Birmingham & London; church furnishers (fl.1847-1930)

Established in Birmingham c. 1847 the firm was originally called Newton, Jones & Willis. By 1858 they were known as Jones & Willis. By this date they held the royal warrant as silk mercers and over the next seventy-five years produced more than eighty illustrated catalogues of church furnishings, both textile & furniture.

In 1874 they were located at Temple Row in Birmingham, with showrooms at 43 Great Russell Street and workshops Stanhope Street, in London.

Jones & Willis were listed as church furniture makers, cabinet carvers & gilders and art metal workers at 16 Temple Row, Birmingham and 260 Euston Road & 43 Great Russell Street, London [The Furniture Gazette Directory, 1876]; and as church decorators and furniture manufacturers (at the same addresses), with the works in Euston Road having expanded to 260, 262 & 264 in 1886 [The Furniture Gazette: Classified List of at the Furniture, Upholstery, and Allied Trades]. In 1914 they had works at Porchester Street, Birmingham, and Eagle Works in Hornsey, London, with their showrooms still at 43 Great Russell Street, London.

Jones & Willis had become a limited company in 1903 and in the early 20th century took over the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Standard Lamp to the 1870s.

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SA1188867
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7166
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Late 19thC Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp by Jones & Willis Birmingham - mounted on a lacquered brass column set to a tri-form base with paw feet - Doty Light No 893' - fully working - 8" diam at lamp, 18" at the base, adjustable height from about 4' - 1875
fig 1. A late 19th-century brass and copper floor-standing oil lamp featuring claw feet and a cranberry glass font and shade.
fig 1. Late 19thc Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp

Jones & Willis; Newton, Jones & Willis - Birmingham & London; church furnishers (fl.1847-1930)

Established in Birmingham c. 1847 the firm was originally called Newton, Jones & Willis. By 1858 they were known as Jones & Willis.

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By this date they held the royal warrant as silk mercers and over the next seventy-five years produced more than eighty illustrated catalogues of church furnishings, both textile & furniture.
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
fig 2. A late 19th-century brass and copper floor-standing oil lamp featuring claw feet and a cranberry glass font and shade.
fig 2. Late 19thc Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp

In 1874 they were located at Temple Row in Birmingham, with showrooms at 43 Great Russell Street and workshops Stanhope Street, in London.

Jones & Willis were listed as church furniture makers, cabinet carvers & gilders and art metal workers at 16 Temple Row, Birmingham and 260 Euston Road & 43 Great Russell Street, London [The Furniture Gazette Directory, 1876]; and as church decorators and furniture manufacturers (at the same addresses), with the works in Euston Road having expanded to 260, 262 & 264 in 1886 [The Furniture Gazette: Classified List of at the Furniture, Upholstery, and Allied Trades]. In 1914 they had works at Porchester Street, Birmingham, and Eagle Works in Hornsey, London, with their showrooms still at 43 Great Russell Street, London.

Jones & Willis had become a limited company in 1903 and in the early 20th century took over the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Standard Lamp to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188867
Dealers Internal Ref
7166
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A late 19th-century brass and copper floor-standing oil lamp featuring claw feet and a cranberry glass font and shade.
Late 19thC Brass & Copper Floor Standing Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp
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  • ObjectFloor Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Copper, Cranberry Glass
  • ColourGold and Red
  • MotifsClaw feet, Fluted base, Ruffled glass shade, Brass column
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Victorian floor standing oil lamp dates from 1870 and originates from the maker Jones & Willis of Birmingham. The piece consists of a tall brass column mounted onto a tri-form base with paw feet, supporting a deep red cranberry glass font and a ruffled glass shade at the top. The materials comprise polished brass and copper with vibrant red and gold colouring throughout. The hardware includes an adjustable height mechanism and standard burner fittings at the upper section. The dimensions measure 140 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Today, this lamp serves as a functional lighting piece or a decorative accent in a home, suitable for placement in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study. The freestanding design allows it to illuminate dark architectural spaces while introducing period character into an interior scheme.

Popularised during the late 19th century, floor-standing oil lamps (also known as standard or telescopic lamps) were designed to provide elevated illumination in grand drawing rooms and parlours prior to widespread electrification.

These lamps were typically crafted using cast or spun brass, wrought iron, and copper for structural stability, paired with hand-blown art glass fonts and shades, such as cranberry or opalescent glass.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast bases, often with tripod claw feet, solid brass or copper fittings, period-correct burner mechanisms, and hand-blown glass components displaying characteristic pontil marks or subtle variations.

An antique standard lamp serves as a striking sculptural focal point in contemporary or traditional living spaces, positioned alongside armchairs or reading nooks, whether retained as a decorative object or converted for modern electrical use.

Metal elements should be dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. Glass components should be unmounted carefully and washed in lukewarm water with mild dish soap.
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