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Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp
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Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp

19th century
Sold 3 May 2025 · Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts and tripod base, stamped Messengers Patent - converted to electric - 22" diam x Adjustable height - converted to electric - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Standard Lamp to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA804774
Dealers Internal Reference
4528
Description
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts and tripod base, stamped Messengers Patent - converted to electric - 22" diam x Adjustable height - converted to electric - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Standard Lamp to the Victorian era.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA804774
Dealers Internal Ref
4528
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp

Archive II An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels. View VII
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/churchstreet
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 438
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An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels.
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp
Ref: SA804774
An antique Victorian adjustable standard lamp crafted from gilt brass, featuring a fluted twisting column, ornate scrolled tripod base, and a fabric lampshade trimmed with tassels.
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  • ObjectFloor Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Fabric
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTwisted column, Scrolled tripod base, Telescopic adjustment, Fringed lampshade
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Standard lamps gained popularity during the late 19th century as gas and paraffin lighting was increasingly replaced by electricity, leading to freestanding fixtures designed for drawing rooms and parlours.

These lamps typically feature cast brass, bronze, or copper components, often created using sand-casting methods, combined with weighted bases for stability and adjustable telescopic mechanisms.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate casting marks, hand-finished chasing on metalwork, heavier weights than modern reproductions, and functional screw-keys for height adjustment.

Such pieces serve as sculptural focal points in living spaces or libraries, providing warm ambient illumination while contrasting effectively against minimalist or contemporary furnishings.

Metal surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and kept free from moisture; abrasive chemical cleaners should be avoided to preserve the natural patina and finish.
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