Antique Lighting from
The Drawing Room Antiques
152 Spring Street
Newport, RI 02840
1-401-841-5060
Item #5858 (4). An American or English brass and bronze Sinumbra Lamp. Circa 1850. Size: base is 8" square. 26" to the shade ring and 36" to the top of the shade. The shade is 10" in diameter. Manufacturer unknown. Original burner. Not fitted for electricity. No chimney holder. An identical lamp was offered at auction over a decade ago and sold for $21,250.00 and was pictured in the Dec. 2011 Maine Antique Digest. Price: $12,500.00
"Antique Lighting
Table Lamps from the 19th Century
The Drawing Room Antiques
Written by Federico Santi and John Gacher
All the lamps in this book are for sale and are priced.
"Antique Lighting: Table Lamps from the 19th century" showcases candelabras, Argand, Sinumbra, Solar, Carcel, Moderator, gas and kerosene fixtures. The Drawing Room Antiques in Newport, RI presents dozens of examples currently in inventory with descriptions including materials, sizes, and prices. This book can also be used as a reference book for beginning collectors of 19th century table lamps. Historic interiors commonly use period lighting to enhance the authentic style being created. Rare examples are often viewed in historic homes across America starting with the White House in Washington. Room settings in museums depicting 19th century decorating styles feature period table lamps because they were critical to families to provide light for evening activities. The range of innovative lighting mechanisms during the 19th century is showcased in this volume
Available from Amazon: ISBN: 9781070164403
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The Drawing Room is located at 152-154 Spring Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.We are open daily from 11 am to 5 pm and by appointment. If you have an interest in an item listed in this document or wish to purchase an item, please call us at 1-401-841-5060. Our email address is: drawrm@hotmail.com