Mahogany & Brass Surveyor's Tripod Stand Now A Standard Lamp
In the late 19th century, this meticulously crafted mahogany and brass surveyor's tripod likely traversed the countryside, aiding in the surveying of landscapes during the era of Victorian engineering in Britain.
This substantial, entirely original tripod stand, designed for surveying (minus the theodolite), is a testament to fine craftsmanship. The legs are equipped with pointed feet for stability, and the upper sections are internally chamfered, allowing them to extend smoothly to the brass stays. Each stay is capped with a rounded ball to ensure the structure remains securely in place—an impressive feat of engineering.
Today, this tripod stand has been repurposed into a stylish standard lamp, bringing a new and distinguished role to this historic piece. It has been fitted with an extended mount, rewired with three-core braided cable, includes a safety bulb holder switch, and has passed PAT testing, ready for immediate use.
In remarkable condition, it now serves as a striking standard lamp, as displayed here with a sleek black lampshade.
Period: Late 19th Century Circa 1870-1900
Material: Mahogany & Brass
Approximate Dimensions:
155cm high
57cm wide (when feet spayed out)
57cm deep (when feet spayed out)
