Herbert Terry 2 Step The 1227 Anglepoise Table Lamp
London, United Kingdom
£255 per set of 2
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Item details
Height
87.0 cm
Width
15.0 cm
Depth
15.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A British design classic The 1227 Anglepoise table lamp, designed by George Carwardine in 1932.
George Carwardine was a British automotive engineer who owned a factory developing vehicle suspension systems. The factory proved to be an incubator for creativity, and Carwardine liked to tinker and experiment with the vast array of industrial bric- a-brac at his fingertips, especially the springs. It was while pottering like this that he designed a new type of spring with ‘constant tension’ that could be moved in every direction, yet remain rigid when held in position – rather like an arm.
He patented his unique spring design in 1932, then applied it to a lamp, licensing the product to Herbert Terry & Sons, who already supplied springs to his factory. Originally, he named the now iconic lamp the Equipoise, but this was rejected by the Trade Marks Registry, so he decided upon Anglepoise.
Used in Great British institutions such as the BBC & Ministry Of Defence. The lamp during World War 2 was made with a battery pack to be used in bomber planes. According to the Anglepoise website, these were so well produced that when a crashed Vickers Wellington bomber was salvaged from Loch Ness in Scotland in 1985, the lamp still worked after being given a new battery – despite being submerged for around four decades.
This version The 1227 Anglepoise table lamp was made between 1935 & 1968 by the company Herbert Terry & Sons.
Expertly restored, rewired & PAT safety tested ready to go. This lamp uses a B22 bayonet fitting bulb. This lamp is supplied with a B22 bayonet LED light bulb.
2 Available, price is per lamp.
Height ( Fully Stretched ) 87cm Width ( Base ) 15cm, Width ( Shade ) 14cm, Depth 47cm
Many of the items we have for sale are all from what we refer to as " Real Life ", they were all made for use & purpose. There will always be signs of use & aging which we think gives each item its individuality & personal charm. We clean & repair but we always try our best to keep everything in its original state. We will always give you a good idea of condition & especially highlight anything that we consider may have aesthetic or structural concern.
You are more than welcome to purchase this item in person & pick it up from our London based workshop.
International buyers will need to check with their local authorities to see if any customs & import taxes are applicable. Any additional customs & tax payments are the responsibility of the buyer.
We can not be held responsible for delays due to customs.
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Orders will be posted out within 3 working days, Larger items could be delivered by private courier so please expect a longer postage & delivery time. We take great care in packing everything to make sure everything gets to you as it should. In the unlikely event that your order is damaged we can claim on the courier insurance to get a refund or where possible we can repair any damage ( within the UK ).
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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