1980's English Mappin & Webb Vintage Candlestick Table Lamps, Silver Plate, Signed - a Pair, Rewired

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Vintage Mappin & Webb pair candlestick table lamps in silver plate, signed, 1980`s ca, English.

This pair of vintage lamps … more Vintage Mappin & Webb pair candlestick table lamps in silver plate, signed, 1980`s ca, English.

This pair of vintage lamps have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are newly rewired, earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to use. Each has the following new components: lamp holder with a cream card cover, silver silk cable, white cord switch, white plug (UK Plug up to 250V) & clip on silk lampshade . Lightbulbs included. These lamps can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries with a light bulb suitable to local electricity.

Presented here is a fine quality pair of vintage candlesticks made by Mappin & Webb in England around the 1980`s converted into lamps. They are both stamped on the side of the base: "MAPPIN & WEBB LIMITED".

These lamps are in the style of the Art Deco Revival of the 1980`s & 1990`s, with several design features present: Neoclassical inspired, geometric clean repetitive lines creating movement & elegant proportions.

The simple elegant sculptural form & delicate proportions make these lamps well proportioned for a bedside, sideboard, side table or mantelpiece. They would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Art Deco, Traditional, Country, Hollywood Regency, or Contemporary.

The design is simple & effective, consisting of a chamfered round base in silver plate which is weighted, making them very stable. The curved well raises to a central oversized decorative knop with a short stem leading to the sconce, where The 3 concentric lines repeat the theme of the knop & base. The turned effect is classic but with a sense of movement and `machine like` effect, an Art Deco influence.

Above the sconce, a new lamp holder covered by a new tall cream card candle tube elongates the proportions of the lamp.

Both lamps are finished with quality new clip-on cream silk candle lampshades. The shade is tapered and has wide pleat detailing, complete with a crepe trim top & bottom. It is lined in the same colour which enhances the glow of light. These lampshades are included in the price.

Each lamp carries 1 standard small screw light bulb (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present they are fitted & photographed with new LED dimmable Candle Clear shaped light bulbs of 40 Watts. These are included in the price.

The bottom of the bases have new black felt underneath to protect the furniture below.

These vintage lamps are in very good condition for their age. The frames are sound with no damages or broken parts. The metal surfaces overall are in very good condition with the original vintage patina preserved. There are minor subtle superficial marks & rubbing, slightly more noticeable on one base, in line with age & wear. The lampshades are new and in very good condition.

Additional dimensions:

The total Height with the shade on is: 35.5 cm.

The base alone (without the lampshade) is: Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 11 cm, Depth: 11 cm.

The lampshade alone is: Height: 11.5 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 13 cm, Diameter at the top: 8 cm.

The round base is: Diameter: 11 cm

Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the bases & lampshades would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these parts would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).

MAPPIN & WEBB HISTORY

In 1775 Jonathan Mappin opened a silversmith workshop in Sheffield, England. The business was run since then by various members of the family over generations. The Company was first recorded as Mappin & Webb Ltd in 1889, where the focus was still very much on the manufacturing of silverware based in Sheffield. In 1897 Queen Victoria gave Mappin & Webb their first Royal Warrant. By late 19th Century & early 20th Century the business expanded internationally to places like Buenos Aires, Cairo & Rome. The fine quality of the firm’s silverware has been the main attraction to buyers till the present day, also creating exquisite pieces for Royalty all around the globe.

TAXES & DUTIES

Please note that the shipping cost advertised here also includes all destination import duties & local taxes as required by Chairish, so we will ship from the United Kingdom to USA this item DTP (Duties & Taxes Paid). less