Bidspirit auction | A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement

A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Brass and Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp - This is a single antique floor standing oil lamp, or standard lamp, consistent with the Late Victorian or Aesthetic Movement periods. The standard is constructed of a ferrous metal, likely wrought iron, featuring heavy scrolling, twisted elements, and a tripod base. The base is embellished with applied floral and foliate motifs in contrasting metals, likely brass or copper. The upper section features a brass fuel font supported by scrollwork, fitted with a metal burner assembly and a clear glass chimney. The central column includes a tightening mechanism or key, indicating it was designed as a telescopic or height-adjustable standard. The overall design aligns closely with Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic sensibilities of the late 19th or early 20th century.