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Antique Italian Majolica Table Lamp
Rams Head Antiques
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Antique Italian Majolica Table Lamp

19th century
Description

This is an attractive antique Majolica table lamp in perfect condition recently rewired ready for modern usage. The porcelain body of the lamp is beautifully decorated in classic Italian style and hand painted in the majolica palette typical of the period, (circa 1870). This is mounted on a cast gilt metal base of rococo styling and has been rewired with modern braided cable in keeping with the style of the original.

The lamp is a nice size measuring 60 cms high overall. The shade is in 44 cms diameter and this measures 20 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Italian Majolica Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069712
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is an attractive antique Majolica table lamp in perfect condition recently rewired ready for modern usage.
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The porcelain body of the lamp is beautifully decorated in classic Italian style and hand painted in the majolica palette typical of the period, (circa 1870).
Rams Head Antiques

This is mounted on a cast gilt metal base of rococo styling and has been rewired with modern braided cable in keeping with the style of the original.

The lamp is a nice size measuring 60 cms high overall. The shade is in 44 cms diameter and this measures 20 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured delivery is £20

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Italian Majolica Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069712
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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An antique Italian majolica table lamp featuring a hand-painted ceramic urn body with classical figurative motifs, mounted on an ornate brass base with a white flared shade.
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Archive I An antique Italian majolica table lamp featuring a hand-painted ceramic urn body with classical figurative motifs, mounted on an ornate brass base with a white flared shade.

Antique Italian Majolica Table Lamp

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Archive VI An antique Italian majolica table lamp featuring a hand-painted ceramic urn body with classical figurative motifs, mounted on an ornate brass base with a white flared shade. View VI
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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An antique Italian majolica table lamp featuring a hand-painted ceramic urn body with classical figurative motifs, mounted on an ornate brass base with a white flared shade.
Antique Italian Majolica Table Lamp
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An antique Italian majolica table lamp featuring a hand-painted ceramic urn body with classical figurative motifs, mounted on an ornate brass base with a white flared shade.
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FAQs

Italian majolica, or maiolica, refers to tin-glazed earthenware produced in Italy since the Renaissance period, distinguished by an opaque white glaze decorated with hand-painted metal oxide pigments.

These lamps typically feature a tin-glazed earthenware pottery vase or urn body, which is mounted onto cast brass or bronze metalwork bases to support electrical components and shade fittings.

Authentic examples exhibit characteristic surface glaze crazing, distinct hand-painted brushwork, regional pottery marks or signatures on the underside, and natural oxidisation on the metal mounts.

Positioning a majolica lamp on a clean-lined modern console table or side table creates an engaging visual contrast, allowing classical figurative motifs to act as a decorative accent.

Dust glazed ceramic surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoid abrasive liquid cleaners, and ensure the internal electrical wiring is routinely checked by a qualified professional.
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