Lamp Post To South East Of Town Hall

This lamp post, located to the south-east of the Town Hall in Torquay, is likely from the same period as the town hall, built between 1910 and 1911. Made of metal, probably cast iron, it is one of four identical lamp posts situated outside the town hall. Originally gas-lit, it has since been converted to electricity. The lamp post features a thick cylindrical base with an egg-and-dart moulding, leading to a baluster-shaped foot adorned with acanthus leaf decoration. The cylindrical standard supports three globes, with the outer globes mounted on a ladder rest that has scrolled brackets. This lamp post is an attractive piece of historic street furniture and has group value with the town hall, which includes notable external metalwork.