Object Description
This is an impressive antique George V sterling silver Corinthian column table lamp bearing hallmarks for Sheffield 1923 and the makers mark of the renowned Sheffield silversmith Walker and Hall.
It features a classic Corinthian Capital decorated with acanthus leaves, the fluted shaft raised on a trefoil base with classical embossed decoration.
Add an element of pure luxury to your home with this sterling silver antique table lamp.
Condition:
In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and tested in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 39 cm x Width 18 cm x Depth 18 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches
Walker & Hall
the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield.
The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa).
Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found.
Our reference: A3932