Fine Arts and Crafts - 18th June 2025
Lot 506
A WAS Benson wrought iron and brass oil lamp, model no,394, arched cruciform foot with trefoil
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £403
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Description
A WAS Benson wrought iron and brass oil lamp, model no,394, arched cruciform foot with trefoil foliate terminals, supporting brass ball and flaring wrought iron foliate stem, copper oil reservoir and burner, and another W.A.S Benson brass oil lamp base, model no.301, cast number to base, 45cm. high (2)
Literature
Ian Hamerton W.A.S Benson, Arts and Crafts Luminary and Pioneer of Modern Design, ACC Books, page 248 plate 4 this design illustrated in the original catalogue of lighting.