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Pair of C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,053     $1,143
£900
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Pair of C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps .

Well-figured rouge marble ovoid bodied lamps with a band of finely-cast and chased ormolu to the centre , having twin intricately cast handles and ‘stiff leaf ‘ormolu mounts to base of tapering body. The whole raised on a gilded socle onto a square marble block base with a moulded edge

In excellent original condition, in need of re-wiring which can be completed to client’s specification.

H (full) 16”

W 4.5”

D 4.5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Rouge Marble Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08669361
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast bronze mounts with chased details: high-quality late 19th-century French bronze casting.
Slotted screws securing the side handles: assembly methods before modern crosshead fasteners.
Turned rouge marble bodies: stone turning popular in late Victorian decorative arts.
Gilding worn on raised edges: natural surface wear from decades of handling.

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
40cm (15.75")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1095623
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 249
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps .
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Well-figured rouge marble ovoid bodied lamps with a band of finely-cast and chased ormolu to the centre , having twin intricately cast handles and ‘stiff leaf ‘ormolu mounts to base of tapering body.
M Lees and Sons

The whole raised on a gilded socle onto a square marble block base with a moulded edge

In excellent original condition, in need of re-wiring which can be completed to client’s specification.

H (full) 16”

W 4.5”

D 4.5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Rouge Marble Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08669361
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast bronze mounts with chased details: high-quality late 19th-century French bronze casting.
Slotted screws securing the side handles: assembly methods before modern crosshead fasteners.
Turned rouge marble bodies: stone turning popular in late Victorian decorative arts.
Gilding worn on raised edges: natural surface wear from decades of handling.

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
40cm (15.75")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095623
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 249
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from rouge marble with ornate gilt-bronze ormolu handles, frieze, and bases.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from rouge marble with ornate gilt-bronze ormolu handles, frieze, and bases.

Pair of C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from rouge marble with ornate gilt-bronze ormolu handles, frieze, and bases.
Pair of C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps .
Ref: SA1095623
A pair of nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from rouge marble with ornate gilt-bronze ormolu handles, frieze, and bases.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialRouge Marble, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourRouge and Gold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf mounts, Scroll handles, Fluted columns, Classical urn shape
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century French Neoclassical table lamps takes the form of classical urns constructed from well-figured rouge marble and highlighted with ormolu and brass. The ovoid bodies show intricate scroll handles, a central band of finely-cast and chased ormolu, stiff-leaf mounts above the tapering lower sections, fluted columns, and gilded socles set on square marble block bases with moulded edges. Each lamp stands 40 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top in a French chateau interior, these lamps require re-wiring to current standards. The rich red and gold colour palette brings warmth to living spaces or studies, while the heavy stone and cast-metal construction ensures stability on display surfaces throughout the home.

FAQs

Lighting from this era draws heavy inspiration from classical antiquity, incorporating urn forms, fluted columns, foliage reliefs, and symmetrical profiles. The combination of colourful polished marble, such as rouge marble, with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts created high-contrast decorative accents designed for grand interiors.

Craftsmen hollowed and turned blocks of marble to form the central body or urn shape. Detailed bronze mounts were cast using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, fire-gilded with a gold-mercury amalgam, and secured to the marble structure using internal threaded rods and nuts.

Authentic period ormolu exhibits fine hand-chasing, subtle wear on high points exposing underlying bronze, and heavy cast density. Mounting hardware typically shows historical hand-cut threading or square nuts, distinct from modern mass-produced fasteners.

Pairing classical marble urn lamps on a minimalist sideboard or contemporary console table creates a striking visual contrast. Soft neutral shades complement the rich tones of rouge marble and aged gilt metal, blending historical depth into contemporary rooms.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, or metal polishes on ormolu, as these strip historic gilding; marble should be wiped with a damp cloth and mild pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic solutions that damage stone surfaces.
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