Leeds Wolf-Patterson Lamp: This lamp, a fusion of Wolf and Baxendale components dating back to approximately 1910, showcases a unique blend of features. The Baxendale lamp business was acquired by Wolf of Leeds during this era. The Wolf of Leeds Wolf-Patterson lamp is equipped with a manual wick adjustment mechanism and electronic ignition. A companion image displays a similar model, one with mechanical wick adjustment and originally electronic ignition (now absent). Both lamps boast cage bar hasps, although there’s no evidence of staples ever being affixed to the cells.
Please excuse the images’ subpar quality. Despite its outward appearance, the lamp remains in remarkable condition. It’s worth noting the corrosion surrounding the badge; in my opinion, this can be attributed to the acid in the soldering flux used to attach the badge. This phenomenon parallels the way copper plumbing reacts to surplus flux if left unattended, resulting in corrosion around the fitting.
Lastly, the concluding images depict a full brass Baxendale lamp predating the company’s sale, featuring the same peculiar bonnet extension. One might speculate that an error occurred, leading to the ordering of bonnets too short to accommodate the gauzes, though the exact circumstances remain elusive.
