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Monumental 1875 Sheffield Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Corinthian Banquet Lamp
Own a masterpiece of High Victorian opulence with this …
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Monumental 1875 Sheffield Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Corinthian Banquet Lamp
Own a masterpiece of High Victorian opulence with this monumental 29-inch banquet lamp. Hallmarked in Sheffield, England in 1875, this architectural tour de force was designed during the height of the Neo-Classical revival. The base is crafted from solid sterling silver, fashioned as a towering Corinthian column with a crisp Acanthus leaf capital resting upon a stepped, beaded plinth.
The lamp is crowned by a heavy, "diamond-point" hand-cut glass font (reservoir) that houses an original silver-plated burner assembly by the legendary Hinks & Son—the most prestigious lighting manufacturer of the Gilded Age. The piece is completed with its original large, frosted glass globe, which features a delicate, acid-etched pastoral scene of songbirds amidst flowering berries. This is an "anchor" piece designed for a grand foyer, a formal mahogany dining table, or a curated traditional library.
Hallmarks & Authenticity
This piece features a clear and complete set of British hallmarks on the base:
Maker’s Mark: "H.E & Co" for Hawksworth, Eyre & Co.
The Lion Passant: Guarantee of Sterling Silver (.925).
The Crown: Sheffield city mark.
Date Letter "h": Certified for the year 1875.
Burner Mark: The adjustment knob is clearly stamped "Hinks No. 2," verifying the high-end componentry.
Components & Artistry
The Column: A symbol of strength and tradition, the sterling silver fluting catches the light with a soft, "moonlight" glow.
The Font: The high-lead-content glass reservoir features deep geometric cuts that create a prismatic effect when illuminated.
The Globe: The acid-etched "Bird and Bough" motif is a hallmark of Aesthetic Movement influence, bringing a touch of naturalism to the formal structure.
Dimensions
Total Height: 29.25 in (to top of chimney)
Base Width: 6 in x 6 in (Square Plinth)
Globe Diameter: 8 in
Condition
Excellent Antique Condition – This lamp has been preserved with its original, unpolished "estate patina," which highlights the depth of the silver-work. The frosted globe and cut-glass font are free of major chips, cracks, or clouding. The lamp has been professionally converted for modern electrical use. While fully functional, the vintage wiring is older; as with all antique electronics, we recommend a simple rewiring for modern safety standards.
A rare union of Sheffield silver-smithing and Victorian technical brilliance, this Banquet Lamp is a blue-chip acquisition for the discerning collector of English Silver and Luxury Lighting. It stands as a luminous testament to the grandeur of 19th-century transatlantic heritage.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 29.25ʺL
- Styles
- Victorian
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Brand
- Sheffield Silver Co.
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Crystal
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Antique Integrity: The lamp is in excellent antique condition, retaining its original Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. (Sheffield, 1875) sterling silver …
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Antique Integrity: The lamp is in excellent antique condition, retaining its original Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. (Sheffield, 1875) sterling silver base with an authentic, unpolished "estate" patina. Glasswork: The frosted globe and cut-glass reservoir are exceptionally well-preserved, free of major chips, cracks, or "sick glass" clouding. Functional Note: Professionally converted for modern electrical use. While functional, the vintage wiring shows signs of age;
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