L.094

An elegant British lamp, somewhat unusual in its form, made entirely of ceramic; probably from the end of the 19th century, when Japonism and Art Nouveau had already established themselves in very many areas of the arts and crafts. Both art movements are very nobly combined here in this lamp.

The lamp body consists of a cylindrical vase, which has a bulging thickening at the bottom as a base. The ceramic vase is completely painted and decorated with three sculptured birds. The painting is reminiscent of Japanese vases. Certainly a reminiscence of the fashionable "Japonism" that was prevalent in Europe at the time.

The lamp had a blemish: Wing and beak tips of the sculptured birds were broken off and one bayonet bar was missing from the font collar. This is probably why the lamp did not find a buyer on eBay and I was able to buy it cheaply. In the meantime, the damaged areas have been repaired perfectly and the lamp joins the ranks of my high-quality British lamps. It could also be that not only the burner, but the whole lamp is a product of Hinks & Son, because the collar is also marked. Probably a production for a dealer Jason Lee in Liverpool.

The ball shade with the great matching bird images I had bought years earlier. He found the perfect lamp here. The problem with the ball shade was the unusual fitter width of 107 mm. Luckily the burner that came with the lamp didn't have a permanently attached globe holder, so I was able to choose one that matched the size and use it here.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Glass chimney, ball shade and globe holder.

Cleaning and repairs:
The missing bayonet bar on the font collar completed. Mr. Kühnel completed and painted over broken wing and beak tips.

Lamp body:
The vase is also the base of the lamp. Cylindrically shaped vase of painted ceramic with three sculptured birds. Bead-like thickening in the foot area at the bottom, Ø 151 mm.
Drop-in font of white ceramic with matching painted lid. Lid Ø 140 mm. Bayonet font collar marked: Hinks & Son Patent. One bayonet bar missing (now replaced).

Burner:
Duplex burner of Hinks & Son, Birmingham, for a dealer, bayonet fitting, with gallery lifter and extinguisher.
Wick knob marked: Jas:Lee & Son, Liverpool, Hinks Patent. Beige ceramic inlay.
Cap bridge marked: Hinks & Son Patent.
One flat wick as a loop, 28 mm. Transport wick not provided.

Glass chimney:
Duplex chimney with oval bulge. Height 257 mm, Ø fitter 66 mm.
Marked: Griffin-Brand - Fireproof - Foreign + griffin.

Shade and shade holder:
British ball shade, colourless glass, partly frosted, flat transparent bird motifs.
Height 160 mm, Ø fitter 107 and bulge 188 mm.
100 mm globe holder for 20’’’ burners.

Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 29.9 cm, total height with chimney 59.6 cm.
Total weight 3320 g.