Antique Victorian J Hinks & Son Oil Wall Lamp
Code: 12378
James Hinks was born 1816 and died in 1905
He was a Birmingham based maker of early Victorian oil lamps and was well known double duplex oil burners
His son also entered the family business in 1861 and in 1865 they were recorded as making oil lamp, both residential and commercial
The company was first incorporated in 1873
James son took over the company in 1897 and they progressed to a second company based in London where his son moved in to supplying lights for railway stations and trains with oil lamps
In 1920, the company was bought out by Falks
This lamp has been looked around very carefully and points out to be a very genuine Hinks and Son oil lamp
It also appears to have its original glass - can be hung on any wall with a screw
Untouched condition
Postage is included in the price
UK only
