Onondaga Metal Shops / Benedict Art Studio iron & copper table lamp, East Syracuse NY circa 1905 to 1907. In our research, this appears to be the only known example of this exceedingly rare form to come to market. Found in Eastern New York, lamp has been in the same home since purchased new. This form is pictured in the new Benedict reprint catalog priced at $64.00, it is possible this lamp in fact pre-dates the catalog as part of the OMS output from around 1905. The body & shaft are crafted from hammered copper, iron fittings surround the body including four scrolling iron legs, base with iron flowers folded up around the body, two large ring pulls, two shield decorations, an iron flower band around the top with a full iron arm & support structure supporting the shade. The shade is crafted from hammered copper, finished with more floral motifs radiating from the top, all pieces intact. All original patina. One of the finest lamps from the Arts & Crafts movement. Measure 24” tall and shade is 14.5” square. SOLD
