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Pair of Victorian Apothecary Jar Table Lamps
David Griffith Antiques
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Pair of Victorian Apothecary Jar Table Lamps

19th century
Description

Pair of Victorian apothecary jars converted to table lamps. (c.1860).

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Apothecary Jar Table Lamps to the 1860s.

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SA1105923
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97317
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Description
Pair of Victorian apothecary jars converted to table lamps. (c.1860).
Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Apothecary Jar Table Lamps to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105923
Dealers Internal Ref
97317
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A pair of Victorian cobalt blue ceramic apothecary jar table lamps with brass fittings and cream fabric shades.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian cobalt blue ceramic apothecary jar table lamps with brass fittings and cream fabric shades.

Pair of Victorian Apothecary Jar Table Lamps

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Archive III A pair of Victorian cobalt blue ceramic apothecary jar table lamps with brass fittings and cream fabric shades. View III
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A pair of Victorian cobalt blue ceramic apothecary jar table lamps with brass fittings and cream fabric shades.
Pair of Victorian Apothecary Jar Table Lamps
Ref: SA1105923
A pair of Victorian cobalt blue ceramic apothecary jar table lamps with brass fittings and cream fabric shades.
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Apothecary jar table lamps originate from 19th-century chemist jars that stored medicinal herbs, powders, and ointments in pharmacies. In the mid-to-late 20th century, antiqurians and lighting makers began converting these earthenware and ceramic vessels into decorative electric lamps by adding brass mountings and wiring.

These lamps typically combine heavy glazed ceramic or porcelain bodies with cast brass collars, caps, and electrical fittings. The original vessels often feature hand-painted or gilt Latin inscriptions and are paired with tailored fabric shades.

Authentic pieces display Latin pharmaceutical abbreviations across the front of the body, subtle glaze crazing, and minor surface wear consistent with historical pharmacy use. Examining the base and brass caps often reveals where the vessel was converted for electrical wiring.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a dining room sideboard, entry console, or large desk creates balance and visual interest. The deep cobalt tone contrasts effectively against light neutrals, natural timber surfaces, or dark painted walls.

Dust the ceramic bases regularly using a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could damage gilt inscriptions or glaze. Brass fittings can be wiped with a microfiber cloth, while fabric lampshades should be gently dusted with a soft brush.
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