A Regency Student Lamp

London, England
Circa 1815
Miller & Sons

This rare two-light candle-powered student lamp is offered in a beautiful patinated and gilt-lacquered finish. The iron rod supporting the adjustable shades and candle cups is sheathed in thin brass. The metal shades are accented with delicate stamped brass collars and are painted on their interiors with an off-white paint to reflect the light. The outside of one of the shades is stamped with the maker’s mark: MILLER & SONS / 179 PICCADILLY.

Brass, iron, and lead
Height: 19 ¾” Width: 14” Depth: 6 ½”
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