Hi Folks, I collect antique Australian pottery and the John Campbell pottery from launceston Tasmania made what were marketed as “The Lime Light Vase/Lamps” in the 1920-30s. The idea was when not in use as a lamp it could be used as a vase. I have two with different shade brackets. The first one does not have an original shade but it is evident how the shade was used, I have added one. The second though has me stumped as to what type of shade and how it was used. Can anyone shed any light on what type of shades would have been used on the second one please? Thanks kindly
One posibility is that it used a parchment shade, or similar. Those light weight shades with wire frames did often sit on a highly positioned rim similar to the one your second lamp has. As the Primus 1025 below, just to show an example. But also glass shades can sit on that higher support. You can see many table lamps that use an upper support like that for the narrower hole in a vesta shade or similar, rather than using a lower ring.
Welcome. That’s a nice piece. I’ll have to keep my eyes open as I live in Tassie. I’ll let you know if I come across any Campbell pottery. Cheers Tony
Thanks Tony. They are very rare . You do find the ceramic pieces but seldom do you find the lamp parts.
Sorry I can't help you but certainly a lovely lamp. Never knew there were carbide lamps in Australia.
