original and fully functional "white" early 20th century cast and wrought brass metal telescoping task lamp designed and fabricated by the o.c. white company, worcester, mass. the task lamp features a a telescoping extension arm that can be easily adjust with a knurled wring joint. the cast brass base plate with multiple screw holes for mounting against the wall, ceiling, desk, etc., supports a pivoting and tilting bracket that can be secured into a desirable position with the use of the diminutive "faucet" style dial. the original paddle socket is affixed to the patented joint allowing the lamp socket to be adjusted to any angle. the nicely aged and uniform surface patina remains in good overall condition. the telescoping "white" fixture has been rewired. the o. c. white company was incorporated in 1895, and began business at 65 beacon street in a very small way with only a few types of adjustable electric light fixtures, under patents originated by dr. otis c. white. during their peak in production the o.c. white company manufactured over one hundred different styles of lighting devices, including a large variety of portable lamps, desk fixtures, desk and table standards, wall brackets, floor portables and other types of fixtures in all finishes for use in business offices, banks, libraries and public buildings of every description, and also a great variety of heavy iron adjustable fixtures for use in machine shops, mills, factories. the company remained for ten years on beacon street and then having outgrown the old quarters, in 1905 removed to the heron street, where they remained for several years.