Early Brass Dugdills Desk Lamp
An elegant brass desk lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920
Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints and clam shell shade. Preserved in original condition showing the beautiful aged patina to the brass, including the matchstick bulbholder.
Rewired with 2m of black twist flex and BS 3-pin plug.
About the maker
The company was formed in the late 19th century in Manchester by John Dugdill - an electrical engineer. Many of the lamps designed and produced by Dugdills graced workshop machinery such as lathes and illuminated workbenches in their thousands. Even so, they were made to last a lifetime of use and were designed to be beautiful. The earlier variants of Dugdills lamps feature a 'rosette' or 'cog' tightening wheel at the joint allowing the lamp to be locked into any position. Customers could request their lamps in a variety of finishes including painted, oxy-copper or nickel plated and brass.
Dimensions
Width: 120mm
Height: 700mm (fully extended)
Weight: 6kg
