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Unusual Edwardian Serpent Table Lamp and Counter Bell
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Unusual Edwardian Serpent Table Lamp and Counter Bell

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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An unusual Edwardian engraved brass table lamp in the form of a serpent with counter bell to the base, rewired ready for use c.1910. The serpents body wrapped into a intertwined ring forming the base, the head rising to form the stem, scaled engraved finish and faceted red stones forming the eyes. Polished bell metal counter bell to the front with gravity action push button to the centre. Probably originally in a country house or secured to the counter in a hotel (2 securing holes to the base). A superbly made piece and an unusual talking point, fully polished and rewired ready for use. A short video of the bell being struck can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 7" wide x 7" deep at the base x 10.75" high to top of lamp holder.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Cobra Table Lamp to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098142
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40216
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An unusual Edwardian engraved brass table lamp in the form of a serpent with counter bell to the base, rewired ready for use c.1910.
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The serpents body wrapped into a intertwined ring forming the base, the head rising to form the stem, scaled engraved finish and faceted red stones forming the eyes.
Sturmans Antiques

Polished bell metal counter bell to the front with gravity action push button to the centre. Probably originally in a country house or secured to the counter in a hotel (2 securing holes to the base). A superbly made piece and an unusual talking point, fully polished and rewired ready for use. A short video of the bell being struck can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 7" wide x 7" deep at the base x 10.75" high to top of lamp holder.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Cobra Table Lamp to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098142
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40216
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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A cast brass table lamp and counter bell formed in the shape of a coiled cobra snake with textured scales.
Unusual Edwardian Serpent Table Lamp and Counter Bell
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A cast brass table lamp and counter bell formed in the shape of a coiled cobra snake with textured scales.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCoiled serpent, Textured scales, Lotus leaf bobeche, Integrated bell dome
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

Edwardian design spans the early 20th century, typically favouring lighter, more refined aesthetics than the heavy Victorian era, while occasionally incorporating eclectic novelty motifs inspired by global exploration and nature.

These items were predominantly constructed using cast or spun brass, frequently featuring hand-chased surface details, applied patination, and integrated mechanical components such as strikes or switches.

Authentication relies on examining casting seams, natural patination, wear patterns on high-touch surfaces, and period-appropriate wiring components or fixings that indicate age rather than artificial distressing.

Such statement pieces function effectively as focal points on desks, sideboards, or open shelving, contrasting cleanly against minimalist modern backgrounds or complementing eclectic, layered schemes.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip the historic patination. If electrical restoration is needed, components should be handled by a qualified professional.
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