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WAS Benson floor lamp (impressed mark)
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Description
An early and rare plated adjustable floor lamp by WAS Bensonwith impressed hammer mark and letters WASB to underside of footplate. There is no oil lamp font,carrier or burner with the stand. Originally found completely covered with seven layers of paint that has been removed using non-aggressive process. Considerable wear to the plating and some marks but could be restored fully or left as used. Now converted to electricity without any damage to the structural integrity of the lamp. The base/foot-plate is as later used on the model No 276 floor lamp and shown in the 1899-1900 Benson Sales Catalogue.Also features the Benson design compression fitting for adjustment.Fully tested and certified.
A wonderful lamp that is still a quality item.
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DateLate 19th Century :
c1880
MakerWAS Benson
DimensionsFully extended height to base of lamp holder 2.14mt (84")
Fully collapsed height to base of lamp holder 1.55mt (61")
Base width at floor 53cms (21")
ConditionPlating is well worn. Opinion differs as to re-plating or not.
Codeas072a050
Price SOLD £1500.00
StatusSold
SellerMillstone Art and Antiques
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