A compact desk lamp with a shallow trough shade that tilts on its arm, made to throw a low band of light straight down across whatever you are reading. The shade takes a long tube bulb rather than a round one, which is why the light lands as a line rather than a pool. The scalloped base and curved arm give it more shape than most working lamps of its size.
[d]Dimensions | 10.25 in. H x 8.75 in. W x 4.75 in. D
[d]Shade | 1.5 in. H x 8.75 in. W x 2 in. D
[d]Base Diameter | 4.75 in.
[d]Cord Length | 94.5 in. L
[d]Surface | Aged, unpolished brass with darkening and oxidation throughout. Not lacquered. Surface rust to the base and hardware.
[d]Primary Material | Non-magnetic yellow metal, assessed as brass
[d]Secondary Material | Ferrous metal base, magnetic
[d]Period | Vintage
[d]Date | 20th century. No dating marks present on the lamp.
[d]Origin | Not established. See note below.
[d]Style or Movement | Art Deco
[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | Not identified
[d]Marks | A stamping is present on the brass socket shell. It is worn and only partially legible, and it has not been attributed.
[d]Construction | Weighted base with a single curved upright arm. The shade pivots on the arm to change the angle of the light.
[d]Hardware or Mounts | Brass shell socket with a set screw at the cap. Switch on the cord.
[d]Electrical | One socket, E26 base. Bulb not included.
[condition]
Sold in vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
There is surface rust on the cast base and on the hardware, along with spotting and darkened areas. The brass on the shade and arm has oxidized and darkened unevenly across the surface, with lighter and darker patches throughout. There is general surface wear on all sides.
The wiring has not been established as first to the lamp. The cord and socket appear to have been worked on at some point, and the lamp takes an E26 bulb, which is the standard North American size. I am describing what is present rather than calling any of it original.
The shade tilts and holds its position.
AMD strongly recommends having the piece inspected and, if needed, rewired by a licensed electrician before use. It is sold as a decorative item, and Austyn Marie Design is not responsible or liable for any malfunction, damage, or injury resulting from its use or electrical operation.
Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.