Art Deco Lamps by Elsie Roberts & Oswald Partridge Milne, 1932, Set of 2

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This is a sublime pair of small side table lamps, chromed metal, made by tucker & edgar ltd london, designed … more This is a sublime pair of small side table lamps, chromed metal, made by tucker & edgar ltd london, designed by miss elsie roberts in the studio of oswald milne for claridges hotel, ca.1932 a very rare a well made pair, they are original 1932, the bases are domes which have been chromed in half with the other side being peach in colour in the atomic style, the shades are fully chrome plated with the original unrestored internals which have a wonderful patina the only other known example that i have seen is detailed in the v&a (victoria & albert museum) the full details are as follows oswald partridge milne was educated at bedford school, and followed his father into the architectural profession. He was articled to sir arthur william blomfield from 1898 to 1901, and remained as his assistant until 1902 when he joined the office of edwin landseer lutyens as his assistant. He left in 1904 to commence practice on his own account in london. He went into partnership with the hon. Paul phipps in 1919. Their practice chiefly involved country houses. He joined his father's practice milne and hall in 1906, which he continued until until 1916. His work included some of the main interiors of claridge's hotel in london.

the lamps have been fully service to include a full rewire and new plug, they are ready to go

dimensions: height 31cm width 20cm depth 20cm. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less