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Pair of Antique Lamps Gilt Bronze and Blue Overlay Glass French
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Pair of Antique Lamps Gilt Bronze and Blue Overlay Glass French

19th century
Sold 12 February 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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A superb pair of French gilt bronze mounted and cut glass blue overlay lamps in Louis XVI style dating from the late 19th century circa 1890. The fine deeply cut body are of urn form with leaf-sheathed scroll handles, on square section columns applied with laurel leaves and stiff leaf cast bronze square plinths. Later fitted for electricity these are a really large and impressive pair at 60cm in height.

PERFECT CONDITION.

UK insured packing and delivery is £45

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Lamps to the 1890s.

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60cm (23.62")
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A superb pair of French gilt bronze mounted and cut glass blue overlay lamps in Louis XVI style dating from the late 19th century circa 1890.
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The fine deeply cut body are of urn form with leaf-sheathed scroll handles, on square section columns applied with laurel leaves and stiff leaf cast bronze square plinths.
Rams Head Antiques

Later fitted for electricity these are a really large and impressive pair at 60cm in height.

PERFECT CONDITION.

UK insured packing and delivery is £45

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Lamps to the 1890s.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071613
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A pair of antique French table lamps featuring blue overlay cut glass bodies mounted in ornate gilt bronze with square pedestal bases.
Pair of Antique Lamps Gilt Bronze and Blue Overlay Glass French
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Cut Glass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsCut glass lattice, Ornate handles, Wreath pedestals, Fluted neck
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in)

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French gilt bronze, or ormolu, combined with cut overlay glass became prominent during the Neoclassical and Empire periods, heavily influenced by classical antiquity and royal craftsmanship. These decorative objects were typically manufactured in Parisian workshops and later converted into high-end electrical lighting.

Authentic pieces utilise fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) featuring hand-chased surface details, paired with cased or layered glass that is deeply cut using wheel-engraving techniques to reveal contrasting colour beneath clear crystal.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the weight and quality of the cast bronze, the presence of hand-chiselling on the metalwork, the depth and precision of the glass cutting, and the construction methods of the internal mounts and wiring channels.

These statement pieces serve as focal points on heavy timber sideboards or marble consoles, contrasting sharply against modern minimalist backdrops or anchoring traditional gentlemans libraries with rich colour and metallic warmth.

Dust surfaces gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or direct moisture that could damage the delicate gold amalgamation layer or the historical glass finish.
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