Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.
A perfect addition to any antique desk-top, the lamp was made by Sherwood's of Birmingham.
Sherwoods Ltd., manufacturers of oil lamps and burners in Birmingham. In 1904 they were trading as Isaac Sherwood & Son Ltd., at 44-50 Granville Street, Birmingham but by 1920 they had taken over Linley & Co. of 73-75 Great Lister Street, makers of `American' pattern lamps to become Sherwood-Linley. Nechells Park Works, Eliot Street, Nechells then moved to 44-50, Granville St., all in Birmingham.
The lamp is operated with a candle, which is inserted on the underside, it is sprung and as the candle burns the spring keeps the candle pushed upwards keeping the flame burning until the candle is extinct.
A fabulous example in undamaged condition. The base diameter measuring 5" and standing 16" tall.
Item ID: 34077
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique English Brass Student's Lamp by Sherwood's of Birmingham C.1910
