L.232

A simple, unpretentious, wrought-iron floor lamp from Great Britain and I was very pleased when I was allowed to buy it. I have wanted a British floor lamp for a very long time, and preferably in ornate brass. Such lamps often appear on eBay UK, but always only for self-collection. I guess they are afraid of the hassle of packing.

After 2-3 years of trying in vain, I had already given up hope. And then someone offered this lamp and was also willing to pack it and send it to Germany! I could hardly believe it. An elderly couple wanted to move into a smaller flat and had to part with many things. The lamp arrived in two separate parcels completely intact.

The lamp body is completely made of wrought iron and was painted white at some point. I painted it black with Faubourg Patina and polished it. I painted the S-shaped inner parts and screw heads with copper bronze and heightened them with gold wax (Laiton + classique). As usual, the lamp can be extended in height. The font is made of copper. The lid is interestingly much darker than the lower part.   

The burner supplied was a high quality Duplex burner by Evered, which I was very happy to use on another lamp with an Evered collar (L.041). I used a Duplex burner from Hinks with repair spots, but with a nice patina, here as a replacement.

I have replaced the simple ball shade with a very large tulip shade, from S. Reich in Vienna. Possibly it is produced for large gas lamps in public buildings. With its large lower opening, it needed a 120-125 mm globe holder, which I did not have. To anchor it securely anyway, I used an additional globe holder with extra prongs soldered on. I also fitted an unusually long Matador chimney instead of a Duplex chimney to give the lamp a chimney that clearly protrudes above the tulip shade.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Burner with globe holder, glass chimney, tulip shade and additional globe holder.

Cleaning and repairs:
Wrought-iron parts lacquered and polished with Faubourg patina, partly painted with copper bronze and heightened with gold wax (Laiton + Classique).

Lamp body:
Lamp body of wrought iron with two copper parts, subsequently lacquered white. Triangular base, side length 57 cm. On top an iron ring for hanging the font. Lamp variable in height (middle part telescopically extendable).
Drop-in font made of sheet copper, marked at the bottom (cross with crown). The font is removable. Font lid much darker than the container. Lid Ø 174 mm.

Burner:
Duplex burner of Hinks & Son, Birmingham, with gallery lifter and extinguisher. Firmly connected to the globe holder.
Wick knob marked: Hinks' Duplex No.2. White ceramic inlay.
Cap bridge marked. Hinks & Son Patent.
Two flat wicks, each 25 mm. Transport wick not provided.

Glass chimney:
25’’’ Matador chimney with slim bulge. Height 319 mm, Ø fitter 63 mm.
Marked: Prima Crystall - Universal-Cylinder 25'''.

Shade and shade holder:
Tulip shade, textured frosted glass, painted flowers, flat upper rim. Without slip fitter, bottom with brass ring. Marked: Cristallerie Krasna Autrich S. Reich & Cie.
Height 241 mm, Ø bottom opening 104 and bulge 230 mm.
100 mm globe holder for Duplex burners; integral part of the burner. Additional 100 mm globe holder with soldered brass prongs to stabilise the tulip stand.

Lamp dimensions:
Total height with chimney: minimum 178 cm, maximum 245 cm.
Total weight 11.8 kg.