FDA-A.415-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.415-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
School Library Table Lamps
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Set of six Edwardian bronze table lamp bases; tapering stem, headed by a lion mask above ribbon-tied fruiting wreath, square base; formerly fitted for electricity; shade missing
Comments
This is part of a set of Edwardian lamps designed by architect Laurence Kirkpatrick Hall (1875-1950), the architect of the School Hall at Eton, for use in that building. They originally had domed glass lampshades. The lamps can be seen in use in School Library on a large circular table within a photograph reproduced in ‘An Eton Camera, 1920-1959’, by P.S.H. Lawrence (Michael Russell, Salisbury), 1983, p.72.
Other number
20010000009986
MEL.64:04-2010
MEL.64:04-2010
Description
Content (note)
Decorated with lions heads, floral and fruit-laden garlands and blank cartouches at each side of the square base. Designed for School Library.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 480mm
width (actual size): 140mm
depth (actual size): 140mm
width (actual size): 140mm
depth (actual size): 140mm
Material
bronze
Physical description
Bronze table lamp base; the nozzle above an egg-and-dart and foliate border, tapering pierced stem, headed by a lion mask above a ribbon-tied fruiting wreath, swags and trails, the square base cast with egg and dart motif, above a fruit cartouche; formerly fitted for electricity; shade missing
Production
Date
1906-1908
History and association
Object history note
From School Library
FDA-A.415:1-2014 transferred to FDA from MEL 15/07/2014
FDA-A.415:2-2023 to FDA-A.415:6 Gifted by Brian Hoare (Buildings Bursar 1982 - 2000)
FDA-A.415:1-2014 transferred to FDA from MEL 15/07/2014
FDA-A.415:2-2023 to FDA-A.415:6 Gifted by Brian Hoare (Buildings Bursar 1982 - 2000)
Previous ownership
