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Pair of Bronze Dore Oil Lamps by Thomas Messenger
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Stamford, CT
the underside by Thomas Messenger.
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20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Silvered Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835. English
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tow-Tone Bronze Argand Lamps Thomas Messenger & Son London & Birmingham
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of two-tone bronze Messenger & Son argand oil lamp with cut glass shade. They have been
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson
By Messenger & Phipson
Located in London, GB
. Messenger & Phipson (fl. 1797-c.1825) The firm of Thomas Messenger and Thomas Phipson began in 1797 in
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

William IV Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English gilt bronze 12-light chandelier, in the manner of Thomas Messenger of Birmingham
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eight English Gilt-Metal Three-Light Chandeliers
By Charles Edwards
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
: GILT METAL ORIGIN: LONDON SPECIAL FEATURES: IN THE MANNER OF Thomas Messenger Dimensions: 35 in
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20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Plate

17th Century William and Mary Floral Marquetry Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
reads "Belonged to Richard Didham (Kings messenger) of Chatham old lace box - William and Mary - old
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak, Olive, Tulipwood, Holly

Swedish Art Deco Scone by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
in political philosophy, authored by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes and published in 1651. In
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Meissen Porcelain Large Figurine Group 'Zephyr & Flora' By C.G. Juechtzer C.1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Christian Gottfried Juechtzer
Located in Vienna, AT
the (mild) west wind and was worshipped in antiquity as a messenger of spring and 'ripener of seeds
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Antique 1850s German Classical Greek Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Oval Dish, Beige with Apple by Joseph Birbeck, circa 1847
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
beginning years there were two factories, one run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
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Large Decorative Humphrey Gas lamp
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Six O'Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 20 in W 30 in D 2 in
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Pair of William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
By Thomas Messenger
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thomas Messenger & Sons England, circa 1835 Both lamps with a quatrefoil
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Antique Early 19th Century Table Lamps

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Bronze

Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Rouge Marble Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger
Located in Dublin, Ireland
” (9.5cm). Depth (at base) 3.75” (9.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Thomas Messenger: The
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Desk Sets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique English Ormolu Bronze Electric Table Lamp Thomas Messenger Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
re-wired for electricity. Base marks as shown THOMAS MESSENGER LONDON & BIRMINGHAM Height
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Table Lamp, Thomas Messenger and Sons, England, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English Regency period solid bronze table lamp firmly attributed to the Birmingham firm of Thomas
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Regency, Gilt Bronze Colza Lamps by Thomas Messenger and Sons
Located in London, GB
Each having acanthus cast decoration fluted columns and stepped square bases on paw feet
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Regency Bronze Colza-Oil Rhyton Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
In the manner of Thomas Messenger & sons each later fitted for electricity and with frosted
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Regency Bronze Colza-Oil Rhyton Lamps
A Pair of Regency Bronze Colza-Oil Rhyton Lamps
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H 10.25 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base Louis Thomas d'Hoste, France, 1970
By Louis Thomas d'Hoste
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Messagère” or The Messenger Abstract bronze sculpture on marble base by Louis Thomas d'Hoste
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Coalport John Rose Teacup, Red Japan Imari Rock and Tree, Regency ca 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
can be found in plate 48 in Michael Messenger's book "Coalport 1795-1926". Coalport was one of the
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Red Japan Imari with Birds, Regency, 1815
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

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Coalport Teacup Trio, Floral, Hockeystick Shape Patt.966, Regency, circa 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went into partnership with
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Comport and Plate, Birds by John Randall, Victorian 1865-1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went into partnership with Robert Anstice
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Trinket Box, Japonism, Birds by John Randall, 1865-1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
industrial “black country” of Staffordshire and the Midlands. The brothers John and Thomas Rose built their
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Magnificent Antique George II Palladian Fireplace Mantle
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
messenger of the Gods wearing acanthus foliate collars. In classical antiquity Terms/Herms stood in doorways
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Antique 1740s British George II Fireplaces and Mantels

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Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger
Located in Dublin, Ireland
inkstand Standish of outstanding quality, in the manner of Thomas Messenger. The inverted gilded oval
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Desk Sets

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Bronze, Ormolu

Coalport John Rose Dessert Plate, Japan Pattern with Birds, Regency, ca 1805
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
a beautiful "Japan" pattern with birds. I also have a milk jug available, made by Thomas Rose at
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tableware

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Pierced Rim, Yellow Plums by Joseph Birbeck, ca 1848
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
were two factories, one run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Regency ormolu and gilt metal dolphin inkstand in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons The
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Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

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Gilt Metal, Ormolu

Pair of William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
By Thomas Messenger
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thomas Messenger & Sons England, circa 1835 Currently wired for the UK
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Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Pair of William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
H 27.17 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Gilt Ormolu Tazzas
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
feet. Thomas Messenger & Sons (1810 to 1830) The firm was founded by Thomas Messenger in the early
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Bowls

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Patinated William IV Bronze Colza-Oil Lamps in the Form of Dolphin-Head
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
. Thomas Messenger and Sons, of whom the chasing of this pair of lamps is particularly characteristic, were
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Antique 1830s English Regency Table Lamps

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Bronze

George IV Lacquered Brass Twenty-Four-Light Chandelier, circa 1830
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
by Messenger in the period of 1825-1835. The firm Thomas Messenger (1767-1832), began in 1797 with
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Regency Lacquered Brass Argand Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Stamped: MESSENGER. Thomas Messenger & Sons. Birmingham, England, circa 1832. The stepped
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Antique 1830s English George IV Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Regency Eagle Base Lacquered Brass Candelabra, circa 1820
By Messenger & Phipson
Located in New York, NY
, Birmingham. This is the final year of the association of Thomas Messenger and Thomas Phipson. Thomas
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Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Candelabras

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Brass

Two William IV Bronze Argand Lamps in the Form of Ancient Rhytons, circa 1835
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair. Stamped: Messenger Thomas Messenger & Sons Birmingham, England, circa 1835. The round
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Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Brass

Fine Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Cranes, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
by Thomas Messenger in the early 1810s originally as a maker of fine furniture mounts. However by the
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Antique 1820s English Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Country House Bronze Table Light
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Messenger & Sons. Thomas Messenger and Sons were primarily lighting manufacturers with a metal foundry
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

LARGE EARLY 19TH CENTURY COLZA CHANDELIER circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Birmingham, England by either William Collins or Thomas Messenger and Sons of Birmingham. The pair of
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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Three-Light Pendant Argand Lamp, circa 1825
By Bright & Co. of Buxton
Located in New York, NY
Birmingham including Messenger, Johnston-Brookes (successors to George Penton), Phipson & Lambley, Fletcher
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Thomas Messenger & Sons Chandelier Featuring Leonine Dragons
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Paris, FR
chandelier fits that spirit; created in the middle of 19th century, in Birmingham by "Thomas & Messenger
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Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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Thomas Messenger For Sale on 1stDibs

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