Victorian Messenger's Paraffin Lamp

19th century

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

Stunning Art Nouveau Messenger's oil lamp in excellent condition. This gorgeous brass lamp has a round etched cranberry glass globe shade and clear glass chimney. An outstandingly stylish lamp with double burner stamped Messenger's No 2. This will be the perfect addition to any home.

Messenger No 2 model was a duplex burner with concentric wick winder shafts controlling the two wicks.

Samuel S Messenger & Sons. Founded before 1835 in Gloucester Place, Alston Street, Birmingham, moved to 19&20 Broad Street before 1888, making chandeliers, candelabra, lamps and gas fittings, exhibitor at 1851 Great Exhibition and others. The name occurs in the 1810s as Messenger and Phipson of Broad Street, Birmingham, manufacturers of 'plated' goods. Ceased trading in the early 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA882568

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI2615

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

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Description

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Messenger No 2 model was a duplex burner with concentric wick winder shafts controlling the two wicks.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

fig 1. Victorian Messenger's Paraffin Lamp

Samuel S Messenger & Sons. Founded before 1835 in Gloucester Place, Alston Street, Birmingham, moved to 19&20 Broad Street before 1888, making chandeliers, candelabra, lamps and gas fittings, exhibitor at 1851 Great Exhibition and others. The name occurs in the 1810s as Messenger and Phipson of Broad Street, Birmingham, manufacturers of 'plated' goods. Ceased trading in the early 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA882568