Bidspirit auction | Brass Urn-Form Banquet Lamp

Brass Urn-Form Banquet Lamp - Maker/Artist: Sherwoods, Birmingham (burner only) Date: Late 19th or early 20th century; later electrification Period/Style: Victorian, Rococo revival Materials: Brass and cast metal with frosted glass shade and clear glass chimney Form: Electrified oil lamp Description: An ornamental banquet lamp distinguished by a broad, two-handled urn body, its polished surface framed by applied foliate ornament and pierced scroll handles. A short fluted pedestal rises from an elaborate openwork base with scrolling feet and acanthus decoration. The burner supports a spherical frosted-glass shade molded in relief with grape clusters and vine leaves, together with a clear glass chimney. The wick-adjustment wheel bears a Sherwoods Birmingham mark, identifying the English burner. The lamp has been converted for electrical use. Marks: Burner wick-adjustment wheel bears a Sherwoods Birmingham mark. Dimensions: 26 in. H, 8.5 in. W, 8.5 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Electrified. Light tarnish, rubbing and small marks to metal surfaces. Electrical fittings require inspection before use. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 26 x 8.5 x 8.5 in