A Pair of 19th Century Solomnic Column Table Lamps

 
H: 17.72 inches (45cm)
Width 6 inches (15.25 cm)
Depth 6 inches (15.25 cm)
 
A pair of Late 19th century, Victorian period , gilt brass and copper Column Table lamps, the gilt brass Corinthian capitals set upon spiral columns ‘Solomnic’. The columns stand on square stepped plinths with ring and concave socles and weighted cast iron loading to the undersides. Rewired Pat tested to UK standards.
The column design has its origins in a set of columns given for the decoration of old St Peter’s, Rome, supposedly by the emperor Constantine, which were believed to have come from the biblical Temple of Solomon.
 
Good size and of exceptionally fine quality.