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Evocative 1900 Adjustable Reading Lamp Bronze
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Evocative 1900 Adjustable Reading Lamp Bronze

1900 - 1920
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Description

CODE 1775

Evocative 1900 Reading Lamp Shell Shaped that would have been fixed to a shelf in a Railway Carriage.

Available with a choice of 3 shades as in photos.

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37 CMS High

19 CMS Wide at base

13 CMS Long at base

Shipping estimated at £20 within mainland UK

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Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Antiques Affair has dated this Edwardian Brass Desk Lamp to the 1900s.

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SA504592
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1775
Description
CODE 1775

Evocative 1900 Reading Lamp Shell Shaped that would have been fixed to a shelf in a Railway Carriage.

Available with a choice of 3 shades as in photos.

SOO

37 CMS High

19 CMS Wide at base

13 CMS Long at base

Shipping estimated at £20 within mainland UK

PAYPAL CLIENTS ARE GENTLY REMINDED TO ADD ON SHIPPING CHARGES.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Affair has dated this Edwardian Brass Desk Lamp to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA504592
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1775
Antiques Affair
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Passion for travelling, antique lighting and evocative objets d'art.

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An adjustable Edwardian brass desk lamp with a shell-shaped cast base, curved stem, and a frosted glass shade.
Evocative 1900 Adjustable Reading Lamp Bronze
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An adjustable Edwardian brass desk lamp with a shell-shaped cast base, curved stem, and a frosted glass shade.
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Edwardian adjustable desk lamps, produced around 1900 to 1910, combine practical task functionality with refined decorative elements. They typically feature heavy cast brass or bronze bases, curved stems, and adjustable wing-nut joints to direct light effectively.

Lamps from this era were primarily constructed using solid cast brass, bronze, or copper for the body and base. Shades were commonly made from pressed, frosted, or painted glass designed to diffuse light softly over a working surface.

Authentic pieces display natural surface oxidisation, age-consistent patina, and original mechanical fittings such as threaded thumb screws or ratcheted joints. Original wiring was typically cloth-covered, and bases were weighted with heavy cast iron internal plates.

An antique brass desk lamp functions well as a focal accent on a contemporary home office desk, side table, or dark wood bookshelf. The contrast between warm metallic tones and modern minimal surfaces creates visual depth.

Dust the brass body regularly with a soft, dry cloth without abrasive cleaners, which strip the protective patina. Glass shades should be removed and gently washed with mild soapy water and dried thoroughly before refitting.
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