L.251

A typical German lamp with the combination of smooth copper parts with black lacquered bands of wrought iron, which was quite popular in its time. This type of lamp was probably quite trendy, so that very renowned German lamp manufacturers such as Wild & Wessel also had them in their range. Wrought iron is usually found in British floor lamps.

With this lamp, I needed almost no work; it was complete and neatly cared for. I only replaced the ball shade, whose painting was quite worn, with a tulip shade made of green glass, which provides a colour counterpoint to the lamp.

The additional container made of sheet zinc inside the vase is pitted in places. However, this affects neither the appearance nor the function of the lamp.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Tulip shade.

Cleaning and repairs:
Not necessary.

Lamp body:
Base and lamp body made of smooth copper, wrought iron and brass screws. Iron parts lacquered black. Under the base an iron weight, stamped: 111. Base on three feet, side length ca. 18 cm. In the vase an additional container (probably made of zinc), partly destroyed.
Drop-in font of transparent colourless glass. Font lid of smooth copper, matching the lamp. Lid Ø 143 mm.

Burner:
20’’’ Matador burner of Ehrich & Graetz, Berlin.
Wick knob marked: Logo of Ehrich & Graetz.
Wick knob ring marked: 20''' Matadorbrenner.
Original flame disc, marked: 20''' Matadorbrenner.
Flat wick 84 mm.

Glass chimney:
20’’’ Matador chimney with slim bulge. Height 270 mm, Ø fitter 65 mm.
Marked: Logo of Wensel, Soest.

Shade and shade holder:
Tulip shade, light green glass, transparent, cross-embossed, fluted top rim. Lipped fitter.
Height 170 mm, Ø fitter 100 and top rim 215 mm.
100 mm globe holder for 20’’’ burners.

Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 27.8 cm, total height with chimney 58.8 cm.
Total weight 3310 g.