Pair of brass desk lamps with opaque glass shades, 19th century
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Pair of brass desk lamps with opaque glass shades, 19th century
each with an adjustable scrolling arm on a turned columnar support, raised on a faceted circular base, fitted for electricity
*Strauss & Co do not guarantee electrical fittings
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height: 47cm
Notes
Bridge lamps, also known as reading lamps, became popular in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of electric lighting.
The adjustable arms allow users to direct light precisely where needed, making them ideal for reading or other close-up tasks.
Provenance
The Mary Eleanor Hibbert collection.
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