Summary:
• Item: Pair of Desk Lamps
• Circa: 1980
• Period / Style: Art Deco
• Provenance: England
• Material: Solid brass
• Finish: Aged brass
• Manufacturer: Besselink & Jones
• Vented brass shades
• Central stem
• Chamfered rectangular base
• Two bulbs per lamp
• Twin toggle switch per lamp
• Bulbs: 2 pin G4
• Baize underside
• 1.5 metre cable length
• Newly re-wired
• PAT tested
• Ready to use
• Superb Quality
• Excellent working condition
Discription
This is a fine quality vintage English pair of desk lamps, constructed from solid brass, made by Besselink & Jones, circa 1980, in excellent condition. Designed in the style of Art Deco period, with an aged brass finish, the pair of desk lamps are constructed with a central stem supporting two vented lamp shades. Each lamp fits a pair of 2 pin G4 bulbs. The current bulbs are halogen; however, they can be replaced with LED bulbs if preferred. The central stem is supported by a solid brass chamfered block which houses two “toggle” switches allowing you to either switch on one or two bulbs. The pair of desk lamps have been re-wired, PAT tested and come with new 3-pin UK wall plugs (the plugs can be changed for country specific plugs if required). These are superior quality handmade lamps in England; each lamp weights 3kg. They are solid in joint and ready to use.
Ideal for use as a pair of pair of desk lamps but also useful as either lamps on side tables in a living room, or bedside lamp tables in a bedroom
About Besselink & Jones:
Since beginning out of an old Spitfire components workshop have been expertly converting ceramics and decorative treasures into lamps for more than 60 years. From their workshops in West London Besselink & Jones manufacture and restore decorative lighting including everything from delicate antiques to heavy chandeliers.
Besselink & Jones workshops are tailored for traditional hand-building techniques, which work in conjunction with artist studios for gilding and hand-painting projects. Besselink & Jones craftsmen take great pride in incorporating traditional quality with modern manufacturing techniques.
Besselink & Jones have been producing fine English lighting since 1959 using contrasting and complementary skills, bound by a desire to create exquisite lighting of the highest calibre. For over 60 years Besselink & Jones have supplied and continue to supply prestigious projects throughout the world including Royal Palaces, Hotels, Clubs and beautiful homes. Their range of hand-built wall, table, floor and ceiling lights are available in both a traditional and modern style, produced to an exceptional quality in many different finishes. Besselink & Jones also offer a fully bespoke service manufacturing timeless one off and production pieces (Source: https://besselink.com/pages/about-us)
Dimensions:
Height: 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”
External Width (Lamp): 24.5cm / 9⅝”
External Depth (Base): 12cm / 4¾”
Rod Height: 31cm / 12⅛”
Cable Length: 157cm / 61¾” / 5ft 1¾”
Base Width: 16cm / 6¼”
Base Depth: 12cm / 4¾”
Lamp Depth: 10.5cm / 4⅛”
Weight = 3kg each
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality vintage English pair of desk lamps, constructed from solid brass, in the Art Deco style, made by Besselink & Jones, circa 1980, in excellent working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The pair of desk lamps have been re-wired, PAT tested and come with new 3-pin UK wall plugs (the plugs can be changed for country specific plugs if required). These are superior quality handmade lamps in England; each lamp weights 3kg. They are solid in joint and ready to use.
Terms & Conditions:
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