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Antique Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp
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Antique Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp

19th century
Description

A good example of an antique brass barley twist candlestick which has been converted to a table lamp.

It has been PAT tested and wired to modern standards to take a standard bayonet bulb.

The lamp is in excellent condition and has been beautifully polished. There are some minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09454586
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Open barley twist stem: popular decorative casting of the late nineteenth century.
Rough sand-cast surface under the base: standard Victorian foundry work.
Deeply oxidised hollow underside: natural metal darkening over many decades.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
13cm (5.12")
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SA1207798
Description
A good example of an antique brass barley twist candlestick which has been converted to a table lamp.

It has been PAT tested and wired to modern standards to take a standard bayonet bulb.

The lamp is in excellent condition and has been beautifully polished. There are some minor signs of age and use but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09454586
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Open barley twist stem: popular decorative casting of the late nineteenth century.
Rough sand-cast surface under the base: standard Victorian foundry work.
Deeply oxidised hollow underside: natural metal darkening over many decades.

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
31cm (12.20")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1207798
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Antique Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp

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A polished brass table lamp featuring an open barley twist column set upon a round stepped base.
Antique Brass Barley Twist Table Lamp
Ref: SA1207798
A polished brass table lamp featuring an open barley twist column set upon a round stepped base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBarley twist column, Stepped circular base, Bayonet socket holder
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)

This Victorian table lamp takes the form of an antique brass barley twist candlestick converted for electrical use. The piece possesses a bright polished gold finish across its metallic surfaces, highlighting an open barley twist column that exposes a dark cord running through its centre, alongside a stepped circular base and a standard bayonet socket holder at the apex. Surface inspection reveals faint tarnishing patches on the lower footplate, tiny casting flaws on the metal, and minor scuffs accumulated through age and use. Standing at 31 cm high by 13 cm wide, the lighting fixture occupies a compact footprint suited for functional display. Suitable for placement upon a sideboard top within a traditional gentleman's library or study, the lamp integrates readily into period-styled interior settings. It connects to modern electrical standards and accepts a standard bayonet bulb, combining historical character with contemporary utility. The polished construction reflects ambient light, creating a bright accent piece for desks, side tables, or reading nooks where traditional illumination is preferred.

FAQs

A barley twist table lamp features a stem cast or turned in a spiral or helical form, a motif derived from 17th-century Solomonic architectural columns.

Antique brass table lamps were typically cast or spun from solid brass alloys, often featuring weighted iron bases inside the foot for balance and hand-assembled brass electrical fittings.

Authentic pieces display cast seams, age-related surface oxidisation or tarnish in unpolished crevices, period-appropriate bayonet sockets, and distinct production markings on the underside of the base.

Position the lamp on a wooden sideboard, desk, or bedside table paired with a neutral linen shade to balance historical metalwork with contemporary textures.

Dust the metal surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoid abrasive chemical polishes that strip protective patination, and have historical wiring inspected by a qualified electrician.
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