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Early 20th Century, Brass, Was Benson, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English)
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Early 20th Century, Brass, Was Benson, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English)

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900, Solid Brass, WAS Benson Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English).

William Arthur Scott (WAS) Benson brass table lamp, from the arts and crafts movement. Wonderful quality & with great lines. Almost certainly by Benson though not visibly marked, but the underside of the lamp is marked with serial numbers.

Re-wired with twisted black flex and PAT tested.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age.

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Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Was Benson Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09387015
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Curled scroll feet on tripod base: typical English Arts and Crafts metalwork.
Articulated knuckle joint with wing-nut: purpose-built early electric directional lighting.
Integrated carry handle behind the upright: designed for moving room to room.
Uneven darkening and surface patina on brass: decades of handling without harsh polishing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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35cm (13.78")
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SA1198145
Description
Circa 1900, Solid Brass, WAS Benson Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English).

William Arthur Scott (WAS) Benson brass table lamp, from the arts and crafts movement. Wonderful quality & with great lines.

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Almost certainly by Benson though not visibly marked, but the underside of the lamp is marked with serial numbers.
White Space Antiques

Re-wired with twisted black flex and PAT tested.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Was Benson Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09387015
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Curled scroll feet on tripod base: typical English Arts and Crafts metalwork.
Articulated knuckle joint with wing-nut: purpose-built early electric directional lighting.
Integrated carry handle behind the upright: designed for moving room to room.
Uneven darkening and surface patina on brass: decades of handling without harsh polishing.

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
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198145
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An early 20th-century WAS Benson adjustable brass table lamp with a tripod-style base and an articulated arm.
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Archive I An early 20th-century WAS Benson adjustable brass table lamp with a tripod-style base and an articulated arm.

Early 20th Century, Brass, Was Benson, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English)

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An early 20th-century WAS Benson adjustable brass table lamp with a tripod-style base and an articulated arm.
Early 20th Century, Brass, WAS Benson, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp (English)
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An early 20th-century WAS Benson adjustable brass table lamp with a tripod-style base and an articulated arm.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsTripod base, Adjustable knuckle joint, Integrated hook handle, Articulated arm
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in)

This early 20th-century English table lamp dates from around 1900 during the Arts and Crafts movement. Made from solid brass with a warm brass finish, the piece has a tripod-style base, an adjustable knuckle joint, an integrated hook handle, and an articulated arm. The construction includes flared feet, a central vertical stem, a circular stabilizing ring near the base, and a dark brown lampholder at the top with a black adjustment switch. The underside bears serial numbers, and the wiring uses a twisted fabric flex cable. Signs of age include gentle surface wear across the metal components. The lamp measures 35 cm high. Position this desk lamp on an office desk, a writing table, or a side table within a gentleman's library or study to provide directional task lighting. The adjustable arm and joint allow the angle of illumination to be altered to suit reading or working tasks. The warm metallic tone complements traditional timber furniture and leather accessories in a period interior.

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Arts and Crafts lighting focuses on functional form, clean structural lines, and visible construction details. Designers during this movement prioritized hand-worked metals, such as brass and copper, creating utility-driven objects with elegant, unadorned geometry.

Lamps from this period were predominantly constructed from solid spun or cast brass, copper, and bronze. Internal wiring was typically run through hollow metal tubular frames, fitted with ceramic or early bakelite lamp holders and mechanical adjustment joints.

Authentic pieces by W.A.S. Benson frequently feature distinctive stamped maker marks or hallmarks, tripodic or leaf-shaped bases, and highly functional articulated knuckle joints. The metalwork exhibits precise engineering, smooth adjustment mechanisms, and refined proportions.

An antique brass desk lamp functions effectively on a modern timber desk, a marble-topped console table, or a dark painted sideboard. The warm metal finish provides a textured historical contrast against minimalist or contemporary backdrops.

Dust the brass surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent accumulation of grime. Avoid applying harsh abrasive metal polishes or chemical cleaners, as these can strip natural surface patination and historical lacquers.
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