Pair of brass desk lamps with opaque glass shades, 20th century
Furniture
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LOT 25
Pair of brass desk lamps with opaque glass shades, 20th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 844
Location
Cape Town
About this Item
Pair of brass desk lamps with opaque glass shades, 20th 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
(2)
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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