C-1890s

"The 19th century friction control design mechanism facilitated the controlled rise & fall movement of the light arms up and down the central shaft using its own internal multi-spring-loaded parts mechanism thereby eliminating the need for any hand-locking external appendages"

These uniquely designed lamps are now extremely rare

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"Parcel force" 48H Tracked Delivery

 

• Rare opportunity to acquire something Quite unique with Rarity factor to boost your period lighting collection.
• " Key features"

  • Authentic Antique (c. 1890s) – French student lamp in solid brass
  • Twin Arm Design – beautifully curved highly manoeuvrable arms for balanced lighting
  • Friction Control Mechanism – original period adjustment feature
  • Hand Blown Glass Shades – ruffled Art Deco style with blue
  • Elegant Form – timeless decorative appeal for collectors and interior designers rare

• Standing on a classic circular multi-stage raised plinth base with its original heavy cast metal stabilizer plate

• Classic tubular shaft with upper grab ring and internal spring-loaded mechanized friction control “rise & fall” mechanism

• Two independently-powered Vintage goose neck arms with rare lockable 1920s first Louvered Paddle Sockets bayonet-fit B-22 bulb holder with a twist paddle mechanism (Both perfectly functional) enabling each arm to power individually.

• Original bronze open galleries with original locking bolts, where the early 1930s French hand-moulded art deco “Pâte de verre” French “Vianne” acid-etched shades fit perfectly

• Wiring circuits out of two arms are fed directly into the original twin-socket three-pin Bakelite modular connector, which could act as a power-isolator if so desired

• Lamp has been professionally re-wired in best period match three-core fabric-braided 0.75mm twist cable, earthed, tested, and in perfect working order

• Original 1920s (MK) three--round pin brown Bakelite plug with early cord grip system

• Totally stunning when lit

• Ready to use, (for both UK & USA homes) no additional parts or wiring required other than a suitable US voltage compliant bulb for US homes, and a US wall plug

• For dimensions, please see images

• For any questions, please ask

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• Condition report (Important, please read):

This unique period lamp is in beautiful period condition with a lovely aging patina, and no known fault; a level of  age-related wear commensurate with its 100+ years of service .. (please study all images before bidding, and make your own assessment) Please study all the images, and read condition report, which form an integral part of item description, and then if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. thank you

 

Packaging & Shipping

• Lamp will be (inspected & Re-tested) prior to packaging, Original French "Vianne" shades will be professionally packaged each into its own internal box within main parcel, which will then be professionally packaged, and shipped by Royal mail Parcel Force 48H tracked delivery.

• Packaging process is always documented in images, which are forwarded to buyer as soon as parcel is dispatched.

• Kindly note: "All our items are professionally packaged with bespoke packaging materials to maximize safety in transit"

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