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Antique Vintage Industrial Dugdills Brass Table Desk Task Factory Lamp Light

$3,196.61
£2,295
€2,713.90
CA$4,351.39
A$4,877.35
CHF 2,539.49
MX$59,554.53
NOK 32,242.33
SEK 30,562.83
DKK 20,248.64
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About the Item

- A rare and early example of a brass daisy joint table lamp by the illustrious John Dugdill, circa 1920. - This scarce lamp features the trademark 'daisy head’ joints in three places for tightening the arm and head, an aged worn original deep blue-green enamel shade and the 'Dugdill Patent' stamp features across the decorative base. -The piece has been lightly restored and is showing wonderful aged patina to the brass, a truly immaculate example. - Rewired with black braided flex and PAT tested. - Height In Position 60cm, Width 45cm, Depth 45cm, Maximum Height 95cm, Base Width 14cm. John Dugdill & Co. Limited Dugdills lamps are considered by many to be the pinnacle of early industrial lighting. Founded circa 1910 John Dugdill a prolific British inventor began manufacturing lamps in Stockport, Manchester and subsequently filing a succession of technical patents in both Britain and the US before 1939. Unmistakably simple, beautiful and elegant, lighting from John Dugdill was exceptional in design, form and function.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sale, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6212234916012

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