A great and somewhat rare find.  This is a signed Benedict Studios lamp base.  The wide base flares up to a slender shaft topped off with hammered brass collar and cupped socket holder.  Still retains most of its original patina.  Lamps and information on these lamps is hard to find.  This example may have had a wicker shade at one time.  Very little literature is available on these lamps and what little is known is mostly through known signed and documented pieces.  If anyone has any known or attributed examples of Benedict or OMS lamps, please feel free to forward picture and description of your piece and I'll be glad to post it on this site. 

Detail of the brass collar and hammering.

A very fine and important Gustav Stickley lamp done in copper and glass.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

Another fine example of a rare Gustav Stickley oil lamp.  This lamp is done in hammered copper with wrought iron handles.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

A nice hammered copper and mica desk lamp attributed to Benedict Studios.  The hammered looks right as well as the form and spade detail at the top of the lamp.  I can picture Benedict Studios producing this piece.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

A Gustav Stickley hammered copper and mica lamp.  A nice original patina as well as the original shade.  Notice the craftsmanship in the lamp base that is very similar to some of the Benedict Studios and OMS pieces.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

A rare and fine example of a Benedict Studios lamp shade.  This one done in copper, brass and stained glass.  It's unfortunate that the base has separated from the shade, but this still gives you an idea of the craftsmanship of the lamps.  This one is currently looking for a base to match.

Here is a Benedict Studios lamp base.  This one has seen better days but it still shows the form and workmanship that they put into their pieces.  Notice the heavy bar stock handle and how it is joined to the base.

Here is another fine example of the Benedict Studios hammered copper lamp above.  This lamp is complete and untouched with the original copper and mica shade.  Photo courtesy of Stuart F Solomon Antiques.

Here is a more detailed view of the hammered copper base.  Notice the slight variation in the flat bar stock handle.  Photo courtesy of Stuart F Solomon Antiques.

Here is another fine example of a Benedict Studios hammered copper and mica table lamp.  Notice the similarities in the shades of this lamp and the one above it.  Photo courtesy of JMWGallery.

A Gustav Stickley hammered copper trumpet lamp base.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

A great pair of Onondaga Metal Shops hammered copper and mica sconces.  The hammered copper mounting plates are made of fairly heavy gauge copper.  Notice the design similarities between these sconces and the desk lamp above.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

A great pair of Gustav Stickley hammered copper and art glass strap sconces.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

Another great example of the Gustav Stickley sconce above.  Notice the three slash marks on the wall strap that are very similar to the designs on the andirons I have pictured on the Other Items page.  Photo used by permission.

A wonderful pair of Gustav Stickley hammered copper and glass sconces.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

Another version of hammered copper sconces done by Gustav Stickleys Craftsman Workshops.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

Another fine example of a single Gustav Stickley hammered copper and glass lantern.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

A great Gustav Stickley hammered copper lantern originally out of the great Yates Hotel that was located in Syracuse, New York.  The Yates has since been demolished but many of the original fixtures were saved and still exist in certain collections to this day.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

Another rare and important Signed Gustav Stickley hammered copper and stained glass lantern.  The design and proportions of this piece really capture the spirit of the Arts and Crafts momement.  There is some really fine detail in the glass and copper work on this lantern.  This lantern was almost dumpster material if weren't for the owner doing his homework.  Needless to say he funded the entire restoration of his vintage bungalow with the money he made from the sale.  Good job!!!  Photo Courtesy of Rago Arts.   

A great pair of Gustav Stickley hammered copper and glass newel post lamps.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

A great pair of Benedict Studios hammered copper and glass sconces.  Very similar to Gustav Stickley and Onondaga Metal Shops pieces.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

A beautiful wrought iron and copper Onondaga Metal Shops chandelier.  Photo Courtesy of Rago Arts.

Another fine example of an Onondaga Metal Shops chandelier.  This one is done in copper rather than iron.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

A classic example of a Gustav Stickley hammered copper and glass chandelier.  Notice the similarities between this piece and the wall sconces.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.