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WAS Benson floor lamp (impressed mark)
An early and rare plated adjustable floor lamp by WAS Benson
with 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.
Viewing is recommended.
SellerMillstone Art And Antiques
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Millstone Art And Antiques
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Upper Tean
Staffordshire
Tel : 0789 4229069
Non UK callers : +44 789 4229069
with 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.
Viewing is recommended.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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")
Category Antique Lighting
Date c1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material EPNS
Origin English
Maker W.A.S. Benson
Condition Plating is well worn. Opinion differs as to re-plating or not.
Item code as072a050
Status Sold
£1500.00
$1835.25
€1781.55
$
€
Conversion rates as of 16/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Millstone Art And Antiques
By appointment only
Upper Tean
Staffordshire
Tel : 0789 4229069
Non UK callers : +44 789 4229069
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