Circa 1890 - 1910, Rare, Faraday & Son, Bronze Floor Lamp (English)
This heavy cast bronze, arts and crafts floor lamp, stamped F&S for Fraday & Son, is a superb example, with a haxaganol upright and subtle detailing, which leads up to the trademark Faraday switched top with brass lamp holder.
Wired with black twisted flex.
CONDITION:
Wear commensurate with age. Fabulous patina.
HISTORY OF FARADAY & SON:
Faraday & Son was a renowned London-based firm specialising in high-quality brass gas and electric lighting, founded by Robert Faraday - brother of scientist Michael Faraday - in the early 19th century. Renowned for Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles, they produced fixtures like chandeliers, sconces, and Pullman lamps before merging in 1919.
COLLECTION:
Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1198704
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 128cm (50.4inches)
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