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A Pair of Brass Ship Lights Circa 1900
Hobo Design
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
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A Pair of Brass Ship Lights Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A large pair of brass standard lamps, originally salvaged from a ship. Elegant in form with adjustable stems, tripod bases and delicate twisted detailing throughout.

The aged brass creates a = warmth and softness against their more architectural shape.

Hobo loves because: there’s something slightly theatrical about these.

Birdie Fortescue shades available separately.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated these Antique Brass Floor Lamps to the 1900s.

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SA1213354
Description
A large pair of brass standard lamps, originally salvaged from a ship. Elegant in form with adjustable stems, tripod bases and delicate twisted detailing throughout.

The aged brass creates a = warmth and softness against their more architectural shape.

Hobo loves because: there’s something slightly theatrical about these.

Birdie Fortescue shades available separately.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated these Antique Brass Floor Lamps to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213354
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A pair of antique brass standard floor lamps featuring tripod bases, scrolled design details, and green striped pleated fabric shades.
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Telephone 07532 805696
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
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A pair of antique brass standard floor lamps featuring tripod bases, scrolled design details, and green striped pleated fabric shades.
A Pair of Brass Ship Lights Circa 1900
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A pair of antique brass standard floor lamps featuring tripod bases, scrolled design details, and green striped pleated fabric shades.
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Turn-of-the-century brass floor lamps, produced during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, typically feature cast brass construction, tripod or splayed bases, turned columns, and decorative scrollwork. Originally crafted as oil standards or early electric lamps, they prioritize stable construction and decorative metalwork.

Standard lamps from this era were primarily constructed using solid cast or tubular brass, often paired with weighted iron bases for stability. Lampshades were commonly fashioned from pleated silk, cotton, or decorative parchment to softly diffuse illumination.

Authentic period brass lamps display minor hand-finishing variations, cast construction seams, and a natural surface patina rather than uniform modern plating. They frequently retain original threaded fittings, turn-screws for height adjustment, or evidence of early electrical conversions.

A pair of brass floor lamps can be positioned on either side of a sofa, flanking a fireplace, or placed in empty room corners to provide vertical height and warm lighting. Combining warm brass metals with structured fabric shades adds texture to modern or traditional interior schemes.

Brass surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove surface grime. Abrasive cleaners and aggressive polishes should be avoided, as they can strip historical surface patination and protective lacquer coats.
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