Description

 

 

The Miller Lamp Company Antique Secretary/Banker’s Lamp

 

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Circa 1920; green and white cased Emeralite shade supported by an Art Nouveau cast bronze base; concealed cast iron base weight is impressed ‘E M & Co 896’ (Edward Miller & Company).

 

This type of lamp was used with pianos, roll-top desks, and two-tiered secretary desks (horizontal and not vertical).

 

The Art Nouveau base sports a fine patina; E M & Co 896 impressed signature is on a concealed weight inside the base (see picture E M & Co 896).

 

Rewired with cloth-covered twisted period cord and a new plug. Green and white cased shade can be tilted. The interior socket has been updated. The white inner part of the shade has areas of discoloration and one small chip to the lower edge (see picture). Overall fine condition.

 

Edward Miller & Company was founded in 1844; Meriden, Connecticut. The company originally produced metal candle holders, kerosene lamps and gas lighting.

 

Approximate dimensions:

base: 7″ x 7″ in.

base height: 5″

 

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