A striking Victorian oil/paraffin lamp featuring twin adjusters stamped Messenger’s No.2 Patent Duplex—a mark of quality and innovation from one of the period’s most respected makers. The tulip-shaped Vaseline glass shade, with its delicate swirl-line motif, glows with subtle opalescence, beautifully complemented by a clear glass chimney and a finely cut glass reservoir in excellent condition—free from chips or cracks. The single brass reeded column rises from a decorative square base, supported by four ornate claw feet that lend a sense of grandeur and balance. Fully functional and immaculately preserved, this lamp is both a practical light source and a refined decorative piece. A superb example of late 19th-century design—ideal for collectors, interior designers, or anyone seeking to add a touch of Victorian elegance to their space.

Messenger No 2 model was a duplex burner with concentric wick winder shafts controlling the two wicks.

Samuel S Messenger & Sons. Founded before 1835 in Gloucester Place, Alston Street, Birmingham, moved to 19&20 Broad Street before 1888, making chandeliers, candelabra, lamps and gas fittings, exhibitor at 1851 Great Exhibition and others. The name occurs in the 1810s as Messenger and Phipson of Broad Street, Birmingham, manufacturers of ''plated'' goods. Ceased trading in the early 1930s.

Height = 66cm (26”)
Width = 21cm (8.3”)
Depth = 21cm (8.3”)

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