Bidspirit auction | Alabaster-Column Banquet Lamp

Alabaster-Column Banquet Lamp - Maker/Artist: Rochester (burner marked) Date: Late 19th or early 20th century; later electrification Period/Style: Victorian, Neoclassical revival Materials: Alabaster column, brass and decorated cast metal, painted glass shade and glass chimney Form: Electrified column banquet lamp Description: A tall banquet lamp with a pale, faceted alabaster column between ornamental metal mounts. The rounded upper reservoir is enriched with a band of palmettes and vertical beaded decoration, while foliate collars and a stepped circular platform lead to an elaborate base on scroll feet. A cream-colored globe is painted with pink and red roses, smaller flowers and green foliage beneath a cylindrical chimney. The burner-adjustment wheel bears a Rochester mark. The oil-lamp form has been adapted for electrical illumination. Marks: Burner-adjustment wheel bears a Rochester mark. Dimensions: 35 in. H, 8 in. W, 8 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. Tarnish, discoloration and wear 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: 35 x 8 x 8 in