Fascinating 19th century William IV period English dark patinated and gilt bronze early lamp depicting Atlas holding up the earth possibly by Thomas Messenger. Octagonal plinth base with applied satyr mask mounts. Adapted for electricity probably in the early 20th century. A version of this model with an earlier globe can be seen in Room 609, Sully wing, Louvre, Paris which was aquired from the collection of notable French antiquitarian Nicolas Landau. England, circa 1835.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique co...