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Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Bronze Lamp Base

Creator: Thomas Messenger & Sons
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
English, William IV period, bronze table lamp attributed to the Birmingham firm of Thomas Messenger and Sons (1797 - 1920) depicting Atlas supporting the earth with swiveling ring on quadraform plinth base with panel, god-head, and acanthus motifs. Originally a sinumbra lamp, it was converted to electricity in the early 20th century.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast bronze
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1835
Styles / Movements:	Regency, William IV, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	316728

Dimensions

H.	31.5 in;	Diam.	6.5 in;
H.	80.01 cm;	Diam.	16.51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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