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Victorian Porcelain Cream and Gilt Lamp C1890
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Victorian Porcelain Cream and Gilt Lamp C1890

19th century
Description

This striking VICTORIAN PORCELAIN LAMP dates from circa 1890.

It is mounted on a skilfully-turned and decorated wooden base giving it strength and stability.

The raised gilt decoration is a joy to behold, featuring butterflies, a dragonfly and a bird.

The condition is good. There are no cracks, chips or restoration.

The Lamp requires Rewiring by a qualified electrician before use.

Maximum Height (including bulb fitment): 25 inches (64 cm)

Express Delivery Within th UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08471996
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Raised two-tone gold decoration: Aesthetic Movement work typical of the late nineteenth century.
Pierced gilded neck band: reticulation found on late Victorian potpourri jars.
Network of crazing across the painted base: decades of natural paint shrinkage.
Gently softened gilding along the raised details: honest handling wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1067428
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Description
This striking VICTORIAN PORCELAIN LAMP dates from circa 1890.

It is mounted on a skilfully-turned and decorated wooden base giving it strength and stability.

The raised gilt decoration is a joy to behold, featuring butterflies, a dragonfly and a bird.

fig 1. A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket.
fig 1. Victorian Porcelain Cream and Gilt Lamp C1890

The condition is good. There are no cracks, chips or restoration.

The Lamp requires Rewiring by a qualified electrician before use.

Maximum Height (including bulb fitment): 25 inches (64 cm)

Express Delivery Within th UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08471996
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Raised two-tone gold decoration: Aesthetic Movement work typical of the late nineteenth century.
Pierced gilded neck band: reticulation found on late Victorian potpourri jars.
Network of crazing across the painted base: decades of natural paint shrinkage.
Gently softened gilding along the raised details: honest handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1067428
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket.

Victorian Porcelain Cream and Gilt Lamp C1890

Archive II A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket. View II
Archive III A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket. View V
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A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket.
VICTORIAN PORCELAIN CREAM AND GILT LAMP c1890
Ref: SA1067428
A Victorian cream porcelain urn-shaped table lamp base decorated with gilded foliage and bird motifs, featuring a pierced brass collar and upper socket.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Brass, Gilt
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsUrn silhouette, Gilded flora and fauna, Pierced collar, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Victorian table lamp from circa 1890 comprises an urn-shaped porcelain body finished in a pale cream glaze with raised gilded decoration depicting a bird, a dragonfly, and butterflies among trailing foliage. A pierced brass collar sits beneath the domed lid, and the whole rests on a turned and moulded wooden pedestal base with gold-painted banding along the stepped tiers and shaped feet. The fittings include an upper brass bulb holder mounted on a slender spindle emerging from the lid. The lamp measures 64 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. Suitable for domestic interiors today, this piece functions effectively as a decorative table lamp on a sideboard top in a living room, hallway, or dining room. The item requires rewiring by a qualified electrician prior to use. The cream glaze and gilded details integrate well with traditional English country house interior schemes.

FAQs

Late Victorian porcelain lighting often reflects the influence of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring classical urn or vase silhouettes decorated with naturalistic motifs such as flora, foliage, and birds. These items frequently integrated cream or ivory glazes highlighted with gilded detailing and brass fittings.

Victorian table lamps commonly utilised fired porcelain or earthenware bodies, hand-applied gilt ornamentation, and cast brass or bronze fittings for the lamp holder and collar.

Authentic pieces typically show age-consistent wear on the gilding, natural crazing within the glaze, and period-correct brass electrical or oil conversion hardware. Stamped or painted makers marks and registration numbers are also frequently present on the underside of the base.

Pairing a historical porcelain lamp base with a simple silk or linen shade balances traditional ornamentation with modern clean lines. Placing the lamp on a contemporary sideboard or console table creates a focal point through textural contrast.

Clean the porcelain surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or abrasive materials that could strip the gilded finish. Rewiring should always be conducted by a qualified electrician to ensure safety compliance.
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