British Art Pottery & Design - 20th October 2021

Lot 458

A rare copper and brass ceiling light probably by WAS Benson

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A rare copper and brass ceiling light probably by WAS Benson, the copper frame of foliate form with brass strap supports and James Powell vaseline glass shade unsigned, 24.5cm. diam.

Provenance

Private collection.

Catalogue notes

This design was also produced by G.E.C.  but with a slightly different hanging arrangement. Another example of this light was attributed to be by Benson by the Country Seat in 2006.