Reading lamp
Pillischer
Category
Silver
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Silver plate
Measurements
570 mm (H)270 mm (W)125 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1196125
Summary
One of a pair of silver-plated reading lamps, plain shaft fitted with shaped arm to pierced fleur de lys holder to chimney and shade, fuel cylinder opposite. Raised on circular moulded foot with knop decoration. This style of lamp is often known as a 'Queen's Reading Lamp'.
Marks and inscriptions
PILLISCHER (in relief on rectangular plate below light shade)
Makers and roles
Pillischer , retailer