Pair of Rare, Labeled Gilt-Bronze and Cut Glass Argand Lamps

first quarter 19th century, London, England, decorated with engine turning, molded leaves and fluting, the fluted section below the burner labeled "Johnston Brookes & Co., Manufacturers, London", mounted with cut glass urn-form fluid tanks, now electrified, originally adjustable in height, with a molded thumb screw at the base.
h. 18-1/2", w. 9-1/2", d. 5"

The brass front rim is slightly bent on one lamp. Both shades have a chip to their rims, and minor chips abrading to their fitter rims as is to be expected with use. One lamp is lacking three strands of crystal prisms. Both lamps exhibit some wear to gilding, oxidation and surface accretions. Lamps will need to be rewired, as the cords have been cut. There are a few small losses to prisms tips. NOTE: Due to electrification, the lamps are lacking burner parts.