L.047

A very British all-metal lamp by Veritas (Falk & Stadelmann), with a simple elegance and beautiful shape. The column and font are shown in the Veritas catalogue of 1933. It is probably a product from 1925-1930, as the shape and ornamentation are designed in a clear Art Deco style.

The lamp was complete except for one shade. The lamp consists of the usual ceramic base and brass parts. Despite its simplicity, the lamp has a beautiful shape in good proportions; it is thus fundamentally different from later, simpler brass lamps from Great Britain.

The Veritas duplex burner is solid, with two wick knobs and the obligatory extinguisher. Many years later, I managed to buy a Veritas ball shade at auction, which is also shown in the same catalogue and therefore fits the lamp perfectly.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Ball shade.

Cleaning and repairs:
Not necessary.

Lamp body:
Base of profiled stoneware with black glaze, Ø 186 mm.
Column of profiled sheet brass, decorated with rows of pearls, tarnish-protected.
Font of profiled sheet brass, with extra oil filler, Ø 171 mm. Removable font; threaded undermount 23 mm, tarnish-proof.

Burner:
Duplex burner of Veritas, London, with extinguisher.
Wick knob marked: British Made F + sun face. Black glass inlays.
Two flat wicks, each 27 mm. Transport wick not provided.

Glass chimney:
Duplex chimney with oval bulge. Height 260 mm, Ø fitter 65 mm.
Marked at bottom: Fireproof Made in Czechoslovakia + anchor.

Shade and shade holder:
Ball shade by Veritas, colourless glass, partially frosted, flat frosted ornamentation.
Height 181 mm, Ø fitter 101 and bulge 193 mm.
100 mm globe holder for 20’’’ burners.

Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 28.8 cm, total height with chimney 58.4 cm.
Total weight 2750 g.