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An Original Edwardian Banker's Lamp
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An Original Edwardian Banker's Lamp

1900 - 1920
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 8 October 2024 · Culvertons
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Description

Antique banker's desk lamps are becoming difficult to find, especially if they retain, as in this Edwardian brass example, their original lacquered surface, green glass shade, and fitments. Of course, after a hundred years of handling, this delicate protective layer of tinted lacquer becomes worn and discoloured, the shade has attracted a few minor imperfections, and the bass supports are not so uniformly shaped as they once were. However, these exentiricities, add to a lamp's character and visual appeal. Desk lamps provide not only a subtle source of light within the study but also a focal point for building a period or contemporary interior setting. This lamp has been rewired using a sympathetic-coloured braided cord and safety tested. The measurements below include the shade - the diameter of the base on its own is 15.5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Edwardian Brass Bankers Lamp to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066963
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Antique banker's desk lamps are becoming difficult to find, especially if they retain, as in this Edwardian brass example, their original lacquered surface, green glass shade, and fitments. Of course, after a hundred years of handling, this delicate protective layer of tinted lacquer becomes worn and discoloured, the shade has attracted a few minor imperfections, and the bass supports are not so uniformly shaped as they once were. However, these exentiricities, add to a lamp's character and visual appeal.
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Desk lamps provide not only a subtle source of light within the study but also a focal point for building a period or contemporary interior setting.
Culvertons

This lamp has been rewired using a sympathetic-coloured braided cord and safety tested. The measurements below include the shade - the diameter of the base on its own is 15.5 cm.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Edwardian Brass Bankers Lamp to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066963
Culvertons
Culvertons
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An upright Edwardian bankers lamp featuring a weighted circular brass base, a slender column, and a curved green glass shade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright Edwardian bankers lamp featuring a weighted circular brass base, a slender column, and a curved green glass shade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Original Edwardian Banker's Lamp

Archive II An upright Edwardian bankers lamp featuring a weighted circular brass base, a slender column, and a curved green glass shade. View II
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An upright Edwardian bankers lamp featuring a weighted circular brass base, a slender column, and a curved green glass shade.
An original Edwardian banker's lamp
Ref: SA1066963
An upright Edwardian bankers lamp featuring a weighted circular brass base, a slender column, and a curved green glass shade.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsWeighted circular base, Adjustable curved glass shade, U-shaped brass mounting bracket, Slender turned column
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The bankers lamp, historically known as the Emeralite, originated in the early 20th century and was designed to reduce eye strain for accountants, bankers, and office workers by diffusing a focused downward light through a distinctive green glass shade.

Authentic period desk lamps are typically constructed from heavy brass bases, often featuring weighted iron interiors for stability, paired with mouth-blown flashed glass shades in characteristic green or white cased glass.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the casting quality of the brass, the presence of maker marks or patent stamps, hand-blown imperfections in the glass shade, and period-appropriate wiring components such as brass turn-key switches.

This piece works effectively as a task light on a timber home office desk or as a contrasting accent light on a sideboard, bringing traditional character and focused illumination to modern workspaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting the brass with a soft, dry cloth rather than using harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, and clean the glass shade gently with warm soapy water while avoiding submerge-cleaning electrical components.
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