Edwardian Gilt Brass Cherub Musician Lamp with Cranberry Glass, 1910s

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An impressive edwardian figural table lamp dating to circa 1910, featuring an ornate gilt-brass cherub musician supporting an original cranberry … Read more An impressive edwardian figural table lamp dating to circa 1910, featuring an ornate gilt-brass cherub musician supporting an original cranberry glass shade. The sculptural base depicts a finely detailed cherub holding a lute, executed with elaborate period modelling and a warm aged gilt finish. Above, the original hand-moulded cranberry glass shade is supported by a two-arm carrier and crowned with a decorative finial. The shade is particularly attractive, with acid-etched floral decoration and an elegantly scalloped, ruffled rim.

when illuminated, the cranberry glass produces a rich, warm ambient glow that complements the gilt metalwork beautifully. Standing approximately 78 cm tall and weighing around 14 lb, this is a substantial decorative lamp with considerable presence, ideally suited to a drawing room, entrance hall, library or sophisticated period interior. The lamp retains its original brass b22 bayonet-fit bulb holder, a 1930s ivory bakelite inline switch and period white bakelite three-round-pin mk plug. It has been professionally rewired in period-style three-core fabric-braided cable, earthed and tested.

origin: united kingdom period: circa 1910 style: edwardian type: figural table lamp materials: gilt brass, cranberry glass, bakelite subject: cherub musician with lute shade: hand-moulded acid-etched cranberry glass bulb fitting: b22 bayonet condition: very good period condition with age-related patination and wear consistent with its age. Measurements displayed in photos
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less