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Pair of Exceptionally Rare Elsie Roberts Oswald Partridge Milne Art Deco Lamps

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We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of side table lamps, chromed metal, made by Tucker & Edgar Ltd London, designed by Miss Elsie Roberts in the studio of Oswald Milne for Claridges Hotel, ca.1932 A very rare a well made pair, they are original 1930s, the bases are three pillars which come together it the atomic style, the shades are fully chrome plated with the original unrestored internals which have a wonderful patina The only other known example that I have seen is detailed in the V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum) the full details are as follows Oswald Partridge Milne was educated at Bedford School, and followed his father into the architectural profession. He was articled to Sir Arthur William Blomfield from 1898 to 1901, and remained as his assistant until 1902 when he joined the office of Edwin Landseer Lutyens as his assistant. He left in 1904 to commence practice on his own account in London. He went into partnership with the Hon. Paul Phipps in 1919. Their practice chiefly involved country houses. He joined his father's practice Milne and Hall in 1906, which he continued until until 1916. His work included some of the main interiors of Claridge's Hotel in London. He was later in partnership with Alfred Underhill. In 1927 he was in practice at 64 Wigmore Street in London. His work includes the Eleventh Church of Christ Scientist in London, Hunterscombe Place in Oxfordshire, Sprowston Court in Norwich, Coleton Fishacre in South Devon, Tirinie in Perthshire, and the War Memorial Building at Bedford School . He was also the architect of Nuffield Place near Henley-on-Thames, the home William Morris, founder of Morris Motors in Oxford, later Lord Nuffield He was a leading Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Chairman of Council in 1959-61 and Vice-President. Oswald Partidge Milne died on 15 January 1968 at Hampstead in London aged 86 years. The lamps have been fully service to include a full rewire and new plug, they are ready to go Dimensions: Height 76cm Width 25cm Depth 22cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Creator:
    Tucker Lamp Company (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1932
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823342179982

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