Large English Blue Streaky Glass Table Lamp by James Couper -Messengers, 1900s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A very rare, old, unusual and strikingly modern-looking table lamp, sympathetically converted to electricity from a particularly large late 19th Century Messenger's oil lamp, probably in the 1930s. The base itself is made of a very bubbly blue-green glass, shot through with opal and fine powdery copper-coloured striations.

The glass is attributed to James Couper & Sons, Glasgow, which made the famous 'Clutha' series designed by Christopher Dresser for Liberty's. The bronze mounted fitting is by Messenger & Sons, a top Birmingham-based brass and bronze foundry that specialised in lamps and lighting, and which closed down in the 1930s after more than a century of trading.

The lamp bears a pre-WWII J.H. Tucker & Co. switched brass, ceramic and Bakelite B22 bayonet cap bulb-holder that still functions perfectly. We managed to squirrel away an earth connector in the cap so that the lamp is brought up to modern electrical safety requirements whilst still keeping the lamp close to the original to the state in which we found it.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	James Couper
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	English, Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Rewired and/or new electrical components, Base wear and a few marks to the sides, A single burst bubble to the inside of the lamp
Plug Type	UK Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	HOG-1988213
Materials	Bronze, Glass
Color	Azure
Width	23 cm 9.1 inch
Depth	23 cm 9.1 inch
Height	40 cm 15.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

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