The 'Duplex' lamp

The Duplex lamp was one of the most common oil lamps used in Britain and was manufactured right up until the 1980's. Often the modern lamps are sold as 'Victorian' or 'Antique, we have a selection of lamps for sale pictured below.
All are exactly as described but to conform with current regulations are offered for decoration only. All lamps are unrestored, 'one only' and will be sold as pictured with new wicks.
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Lamp #101
Modern short fount Duplex lamp complete with opal shade and clear chimney. The brass foot has some tarnishing to the laquer but will polish up well.  

SOLD
P/P £9.95

Lamp #102
Brass founted lamp complete with decorated opal shade and round chimney. This lamp has some tarnishing to the laquer on the brass but will polish up if you prefer a bright brass appearance
The burner is un-marked  and probably dates from the 1970's. Fitted with new wicks and ready to use.

SOLD
P/P £9.95

Lamp #103
Iron base, brass founted lamp complete with modern decorated glass shade and oval chimney. This lamp has some patination to the the brass but will polish up if you prefer a bright appearance.
The cast iron base has a Reg. design number dating from 1894 and has been painted gold/green by a previous owner.
The German made burner is fitted with new wicks and ready to use.

£89.95
P/P £9.95

Lamp #104
Exquisite glass founted lamp complete with later swirl shade and round chimney. 
The bayonet burner is marked 'Wright & Butler, Birmingham #2 and probably dates from the early 1900's. The lamp has a slight 'lean' common to antique lamps and there is some marks/damage to the fount collar.
Fitted with new wicks and an attractive lamp for display or home use.
Price in any 'antique' shop would be £195.00, snap up a bargain.!

£135.00
P/P £9.95

 

Lamp #105
Very heavy, Youngs Duplex table lamp. Dating from the early 1900's using a best quality Youngs #2 bayonet fitting raiser burner with new wicks. Rare 'Lambert & Brien', Dublin sellers marks on the winder.
In full working order with an more modern reeded glass shade. Good patina but with heavy polish residue in the detailing. This lamp would benefit from careful but thorough cleaning.

SOLD
P/P £11.95

Lamp #106
Superb 'Arts and Crafts' Hinks Duplex table lamp dating from the early 1900's. In full working order and fitted with new wicks, Lifter burner, duplex round chimney and modern uplighter  shade.
The Benham & Fround copper fount has polish residue in the detail and may benefit from further cleaning.  An attractive and practical 100 year old lamp!
This type of lamp is selling for over £150 on a well known auction site so grab a bargain!

SOLD
P/P £8.95

 

 

Lamp #107
Very heavy, Youngs Duplex table lamp. Dating from the early 1920's using a best quality Youngs #1screw fitting burner and fitted with new wicks

 
In full working order with an attractive moulded uplighter shade.
This type of lamp is selling for over £130 on a well known auction site so grab a bargain!

Sold
P/P £9.95

 

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