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A Good Victorian Rise and Fall Standard Lamp Circa 1880
Atropos Antiques
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A Good Victorian Rise and Fall Standard Lamp Circa 1880

19th century
For Sale by Atropos Antiques
Description

A beautiful victorian brass telescopic standard lamp on a very solid and heavy stable base circa 1880.

This lamp, in common with so many others, was originally a telescopic oil lamp standard. With changing times these superb standards were converted to electricity supply.

We recommend the lamp to be wired to your satisfaction by a qualified electrician of your choice.

A very beautiful and sound period standard lamp.

Delivery can be arranged.

Height extended. 65 inches. Retracted. 46.5 inches. Base diameter 16 inches.

All questions welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Standard Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA823220
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GM/DG.
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A beautiful victorian brass telescopic standard lamp on a very solid and heavy stable base circa 1880.

This lamp, in common with so many others, was originally a telescopic oil lamp standard. With changing times these superb standards were converted to electricity supply.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Victorian brass rise and fall standard lamp featuring a fluted telescopic stem and an ornate tripod base.
fig 1. A Good Victorian Rise and Fall Standard Lamp Circa 1880

We recommend the lamp to be wired to your satisfaction by a qualified electrician of your choice.

A very beautiful and sound period standard lamp.

Delivery can be arranged.

Height extended. 65 inches. Retracted. 46.5 inches. Base diameter 16 inches.

All questions welcome.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Standard Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA823220
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/DG.
Atropos Antiques
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Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
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A late 19th-century Victorian brass rise and fall standard lamp featuring a fluted telescopic stem and an ornate tripod base.
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Developed in the late 19th century, a Victorian rise and fall standard lamp is a brass or metal floor-standing light fixture equipped with a height-adjustable telescopic column. These lamps allowed users to adjust the height of the light source for task reading or ambient room illumination.

Victorian rise and fall standard lamps were primarily constructed from solid brass, copper, or cast iron, often featuring weighted bases for stability. The mechanisms utilised internal locking screws or counterweights, with decorative fluting, reeding, and cast ornamentation applied to the structural stems and tripod feet.

Authentic 19th-century examples display heavy cast brass construction, hand-cut screw threads, and visible signs of age or natural oxidisation on the metal surface. Original rise and fall mechanisms typically feature thumb screws or collar locks, and the base will usually incorporate heavy cast iron weights beneath the decorative brass shell.

A Victorian brass floor lamp works well in modern interiors when placed beside an armchair or settee to create a dedicated reading corner. Pairing the polished or patinated brass tone with modern upholstery or deep dark wall paint adds visual contrast and texture to living rooms or study spaces.

Dust the brass regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical abrasives that can strip the surface finish. To preserve polished brass, apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax, and ensure any electrical rewiring is performed by a qualified electrician using period-style fabric-flex cabling.
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