A Victorian silver travelling carriage lamp

Jane Brownett, London 1889

Jane Brownett, London 1889
Rectangular shape with all over spot hammered surfaces, the candle housed in a telescopic cylinder also forming the stand, the base with extending supports, with hinged front cover opening to reveal the glass pane, engraved with twin crests and monogram, hinged lid and back panel acting as a vent, the back with hooks for inserting into upholstery, the base with a vesta compartment, height extended 24cm.