American Victorian Brass Desk Lamp and Calendar
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian large brass rectangular desk lamp with adjustable calendar display on a
Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Desk Lamp
Brass
American Victorian Brass Desk Lamp and Calendar
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian large brass rectangular desk lamp with adjustable calendar display on a
Brass
$1,650Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Desktop Writing And Reading Stand. The Stand Is Fitted Additionally
Brass
Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A charming antique desk lamp in solid brass, this was made in England and dates from the 1900-1920
Brass
Antique Brass and Glass Table / Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique brass and glass table / desk lamp. This was converted
Brass
Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more ornate student desk lamps we have offered. It highly ornate with decorative
Nickel
$1,600
H 21 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wild & Wessel Italian Classical Style Brass Figural Lantern Desk Lamp w/ White Glass Shade
Brass
$1,031
H 23 in W 12 in D 6 in
French Brass Desk Lamp with Blown Glass Shade This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Desk Lamp with Blown Glass Shade This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a
Brass
$775
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the period Victorian style. The inkwell is clearly stamped with a maker's mark, however we have yet to
Ceramic
Bradley & Hubbard Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Student Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Victorian brass student lamp or desk lamp with white glass
Brass
Small Pair of Quality Antique Silver Plated Oil Lamps
Located in Ipswich, GB
These are a small pair of quality 19th Century Victorian antique silver plated oil desk lamps with
Silver Plate
Victorian Brass Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass desk lamp with opaline glass shade This is a very attractive piece, the lamp
Brass
Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or
Brass
Unique Chocolate Glass Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Victorian Brass Student lamp with original brown over white sandwich glass shade and clear glass
Brass
19th Century Brass & Ebonised Rise and Fall Desk Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique 19th century rise and fall desk lamp. Very heavy elegant desk lamp with solid ebonised
Brass
Brass Student or Desk Lamp with Green Ribbed Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aladdin Style German Brass Kerosene Student Lamp, converted to electric. Manufacturer is Wild
Brass
French Brass Desk/Table Lamp with Detailed Pink/Amber Glass Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Desk/Table Lamp with Detailed Pink/Amber Glass Shade This is a very attractive piece
Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Antique Small Writing Desk, Asian, Rosewood, Side, Lamp, Table, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique small writing desk. An Asian, rosewood side or lamp tale dating to the early
Rosewood
1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or
Brass
Victorian Era Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice heavy and well made student lamp. It has a number of quality details in the castings
Brass
Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or
Brass
Victorian Brass Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass desk lamp with opaline glass shade This is a very attractive piece, the lamp is
Brass
English Victorian Style Iron and Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
look. The brass patina is developed. This victorian style desk lamp is attractive for its compact form
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Amber Glass Students Parlor Desk Lamp Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian period converted electric student lamp that originally burned oil or kerosene
Brass
1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Large ornate Jeweled Victorian Brass Student lamp with 13 cut glass stones and decorative cutouts
Copper
Double Globe Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We don't often show this type of lamp but couldn't resist. It has a beautiful presence with the
Brass
Victorian Brass and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
An adjustable turn-of-the-century gooseneck desk lamp, a combination of copper and brass.
Copper, Brass
Large Victorian Spelter Lamp
Located in Stutton, GB
A large Victorian spelter lamp with a glass shade, supported by a figure of a Cavalier in full
Spelter
Unique Antique Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Stutton, GB
This is a unique 19th century antique adjustable brass desk lamp which has an opalescent green
Brass
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