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Description

A Late Georgian Mahogany Standard Lamp (converted) with brass column above baluster ring turned base on concave triangular plinth and brass ball feet. Rewired and PAT tested.

Shade not included.

Circa 1830

63/160 high, 17 ½ /44 wide, 17 ½ /44 deep

£385

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Mahogany Standard Lamp to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

160cm (62.99")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA989271

Dealers Notes

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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description

A Late Georgian Mahogany Standard Lamp (converted) with brass column above baluster ring turned base on concave triangular plinth and brass ball feet. Rewired and PAT tested.

Shade not included.

Circa 1830

63/160 high, 17 ½ /44 wide, 17 ½ /44 deep

£385

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Mahogany Standard Lamp to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

160cm (62.99")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA989271

About the Dealer

Mark Davis Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

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Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectFloor Lamps
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned column, Tripod base, Ball feet, Fluted detailing
SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Late Georgian design, spanning the late 18th to early 19th century, is characterised by refined classical proportions, classical revival motifs, and the prominent use of rich imported hardwoods like mahogany.

Period standard lamps were predominantly constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often incorporating turned elements, weighted iron or lead internal components for stability, and brass fittings.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-turned joinery marks, patination of the wood, the method of weight distribution, and historical wiring adaptations that indicate age.

Pairing a dark wood standing lamp with neutral, textured fabric shades allows the piece to act as a vertical anchor, adding warmth and traditional contrast to minimalist modern schemes.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber bleaching, dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the wood finish.