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Hanging Paraffin Lamp with Hinks Burner, England 1885-1905 (1 of 11)
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Flag of United KingdomWiltshire, UK
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Hanging Paraffin Lamp with Hinks Burner, England 1885-1905

REF: LA575029
£1,395
€1,615
$1,876
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2016Approved item2543 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2016Approved item2543 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A substantial and highly decorative hanging paraffin lamp dating from the late 19th Century c1895, retaining its original Hinks & Son burner components and later converted for electric use. The lamp is suspended from its original adjustable pulley mechanism and features three elaborately cast ram’s head supports with scrolling foliate decoration, reflecting the Classical Revival taste popular during the Victorian period. The brass-toned reservoir is richly ornamented with embossed detailing and supports the original burner gallery, one component bearing the impressed mark “HINKS,” identifying the burner as a product of the renowned Birmingham manufacturer Hinks & Son. Founded in Birmingham, Hinks & Son were among the leading makers of quality paraffin lamps and patented burners during the nineteenth century, their products being widely exported throughout Britain and the Empire. The survival of a marked Hinks component adds both authenticity and historical interest to the piece. An impressive Victorian lighting fixture combining decorative craftsmanship, original mechanical fittings, and documented association with one of Britain’s most respected lamp manufacturers. The lamp has been sympathetically electrified for modern use while retaining its period character. It is fitted with a later handmade opaline glass shade supplied by Christopher Wray’s Lighting Emporium. The original suspension rods, chains, decorative canopy, and pulley hardware remain intact.
measurements
Height:
102 cm
Width:
43 cm
Depth:
43 cm
declaration
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has clarified that the Hanging Paraffin Lamp with Hinks Burner, England 1885-1905 (LA575029) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1885-1905
condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina. Later electrification. Replacement handmade opaline glass shade that shows a crack at top (see picture)but fully functionable.
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Date of Manufacture:
1885-1905
location
This Hanging Paraffin Lamp with Hinks Burner, England 1885-1905 is located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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