Vintage Embossed Brass Student or Desk Lamp

This is a vintage electric desk lamp, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, constructed primarily of solid brass or brass-plated metal. The lamp features an adjustable pivot joint that allows the light source to tilt. The base and the bell-shaped housing are decorated with intricate embossed floral or foliate patterns, indicative of Art Nouveau or Victorian revival influences. The finish shows a significant aged patina with darkening in the recessed areas of the ornamentation, which enhances the detail, alongside visible surface tarnish and minor scuffing across the metal surfaces. It is missing its glass shade, but the circular metal fitter is present. The electrical socket is a standard brass twist-switch style, showing some signs of wear and oxidation. The brown electrical cord is visible, suggesting it was once rewired or produced during the era of plastic-coated wiring. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided angle. The craftsmanship is of moderate quality, utilizing a combination of cast and stamped metal parts typical of mass-produced decorative lighting from the 1920s-1950s.