Lot 447: An Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Table Lamp Base in the Style of W.A.S. Benson
This Arts and Crafts period table lamp base is constructed from copper and brass. It features a slender tubular copper stem rising from a circular domed copper base. The base is supported by four out-turned scrolling brass feet. The lamp is fitted with a brass bayonet-fitting B22 lamp socket. No manufacturer’s marks or backstamps are visible on the metalwork. A small orange adhesive lot label with the handwritten number 447 is attached to the central stem. The lamp is wired with an older flexible cord that terminates in a plastic terminal block and lacks a plug. This item is sold as a decorative object and will require professional electrical testing and likely rewiring to meet current safety standards before use. No shade is provided.
Condition report:
The lamp shows signs of age and use, including visible surface oxidation and minor scuffs to both the copper and brass elements. A natural patina has developed across the surfaces. The electrical components are dated and require professional attention.
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