Articulated Elsie Roberts Oswald Partridge Milne Table Lamps, 1930s, Set of 2

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Sublime pair of articulated side table lamps, chromed metal, made by tucker & edgar ltd london, designed by miss elsie … Read more Sublime pair of articulated side table lamps, chromed metal, made by tucker & edgar ltd london, designed by miss elsie roberts in the studio of oswald milne for claridges hotel, ca.1932. These are a very rare a well made pair, they are original 1930s, the bases are three pillars which come together it the atomic style. The only other known example that i have seen is detailed in the v&a (victoria & albert museum) the full details are as follows

oswald partridge milne was educated at bedford school, and followed his father into the architectural profession. He was articled to sir arthur william blomfield from 1898 to 1901, and remained as his assistant until 1902 when he joined the office of edwin landseer lutyens as his assistant.

he left in 1904 to commence practice on his own account in london. He went into partnership with the hon. Paul phipps in 1919. Their practice chiefly involved country houses. He joined his father's practice milne and hall in 1906, which he continued until until 1916.

his work included some of the main interiors of claridge's hotel in london. He was later in partnership with alfred underhill. In 1927 he was in practice at 64 wigmore street in london. His work includes the eleventh church of christ scientist in london, hunterscombe place in oxfordshire, sprowston court in norwich, coleton fishacre in south devon, tirinie in perthshire, and the war memorial building at bedford school .

he was also the architect of nuffield place near henley-on-thames, the home william morris, founder of morris motors in oxford, later lord nuffield

he was a leading fellow of the royal society of arts, a chairman of council in 1959-61 and vice-president.

oswald partidge milne died on 15 january 1968 at hampstead in london aged 86 years.

the lamps have been fully service to include a full rewire, new light fitting and new plug, they are ready to go

dimensions:

height 66cm

width 15cm

depth 15cm


measurements are taken at the widest point this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less