1920's English Art Deco Antique Sheffield Candlestick Table Lamps, Silver Plate on Copper - A Pair, Rewired

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Pair Antique Sheffield candlestick table lamps in silver plate on copper, 1920`s ca, English.

This pair of antique lamps have … Read more Pair Antique Sheffield candlestick table lamps in silver plate on copper, 1920`s ca, English.

This pair of antique lamps have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are newly rewired, earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to use. Each has the following new components: lamp holder with a cream card cover, silver silk cable, white cord switch, white plug (UK Plug up to 250V) & clip on silk lampshade. Lightbulbs included. These lamps can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries with a light bulb suitable to local electricity.

Presented here is a fine quality pair of silver plated on copper antique English candlesticks converted into lamps. They are both stamped " MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" at the bottom of the base, and probably made in the Folgate area of Sheffield around the 1920`s.

These lamps made in the late Victorian/Edwardian style, also carry several design features of the Art Deco period of the 1920`s: Neoclassical inspired, geometric clean repetitive lines creating movement & elegant proportions.

The simple elegant sculptural form & delicate proportions make these lamps well proportioned for a bedside, sideboard, side table or mantelpiece. They would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Art Deco, Traditional, Country, Hollywood Regency, or Contemporary.

Hand chased with cast sconces and drip pans, the circular central support of tapered form with fluted detail. The round base, enhanced by subtle banding, is weighted, making them very stable.

Above the sconce, a new lamp holder covered by a new tall cream card candle tube elongates the proportions of the lamp.

Both lamps are finished with quality new clip-on cream silk candle lampshades. The shade is tapered and has wide pleat detailing, complete with a crepe trim top & bottom. It is lined in the same colour which enhances the glow of light. These lampshades are included in the price.

Each lamp carries 1 standard small screw light bulb (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present they are fitted & photographed with new LED dimmable Candle Clear shaped light bulbs of 40 Watts. These are included in the price.

These antique lamps are in very good condition for their age. The frames are sound with no damages, dents or broken parts. The metal surfaces overall are in very good condition with the original vintage patina preserved. There are minor subtle superficial marks & rubbing to the silver finish in places, showing the copper underneath, slightly more noticeable on one base, all in line with age & wear and adding character. The lampshades are new and in very good condition.

Additional dimensions:

The total Height with the shade on is: 40 cm.

The base alone (without the lampshade) is: Height: 30 cm, Width: 11.5 cm, Depth: 11.5 cm.

The lampshade alone is: Height: 11.5 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 13 cm, Diameter at the top: 8 cm.

The round base is: Diameter: 11.5 cm.

FOLGATE IN SHEFFIELD HISTORY

Folgate in Sheffield was a significant area for silver plating, and items bearing "Folgate" marks are considered to be Old Sheffield Plate. These marks were often used by various makers in the Folgate area of Sheffield during the Old Sheffield Plate era, from 1742 to 1840. While "Sheffield" is a general term for silver plate made in the city, t he term "Folgate" on silver plate indicates the geographical location of the manufacturer, refering to the area where the plating was done, not necessarily the exact method of manufacturing. The production continued strongly between 1840 and the 1940`s, by then mostly of electroplated items.

Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the bases & lampshades would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these parts would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).

TAXES, IMPORT DUTIES & US TARIFFS:

Please note that we are shipping from the United Kingdom via DHL (signed, tracked & insured). The shipping cost advertised here on Chairish also includes the new US import tariff cost, all destination import duties & local taxes (US states internet sale taxes) as required by Chairish, so we will ship from the United Kingdom to USA this item DTP (Duties & Taxes Paid). See less