Sold: 19th Century Winged Mermaid Angel Gas Table Lamp

Name: 19th Century Winged Mermaid Angel Gas Table Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA786807
Price: 1100 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Revival
MaterialBrass, Bronze, Marble
ColourAged Brass
MotifsWinged mermaids, Torch burners, Rectangular marble base, Twisted central stem
SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A 19th-century gas table lamp is an interior lighting fixture originally powered by coal gas, often connected via flexible tubing to a rooms main gas supply. These lamps featured heavy bases and decorative metalwork to accommodate burners and taps safely.

Lamps from this era were typically cast from brass, bronze, or spelter, and often mounted on heavy marble, slate, or stone plinths for balance. Internal gas pipes and burner nozzles were manufactured from durable copper or brass alloys.

Authentic converted lamps usually feature residual gas tap valves, hollow cast channels previously used for gas flow, or modified burner arms. Electrical wiring in conversions is often retrofitted through external paths or newly drilled entry points.

Position the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, console, or desk to highlight its metallic tones against neutral walls. Adding a simple fabric shade creates a functional light source while keeping the decorative metalwork as the focal point.

Dust the metalwork regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that strip historical patina. Clean the marble base using a lightly damp cloth and neutral soap, keeping acidic cleaners away from natural stone surfaces.

Karen Tarleton

19th Century Winged Mermaid Angel Gas Table Lamp

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