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Tall 19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp C1850
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Tall 19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp C1850

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A wonderful French mid-19th century Lacemakers lamp, with a reservoir and drip tray above a moulded knight in armour. Circular moulded terraced foot.

The moulding is of a very high, clear standard and very similar to that seen on moulded Baccarat glass decanters from the same period of which we have had a few.

A wonderful decorative piece.

Date & Origin

France, c1850.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 29.2cm

Reservoir diameter: 8cm

Foot diameter: 10.8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this French Lacemakers Lamp to the 1850s.

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SA1112884
Dealers Internal Reference
20241111307
Description
Technical Description
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A wonderful French mid-19th century Lacemakers lamp, with a reservoir and drip tray above a moulded knight in armour.
Exhibit Antiques

Circular moulded terraced foot.

The moulding is of a very high, clear standard and very similar to that seen on moulded Baccarat glass decanters from the same period of which we have had a few.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century French lacemakers lamp made of clear moulded glass featuring a figural stem and a spherical lens on top.
fig 1. Tall 19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp C1850

A wonderful decorative piece.

Date & Origin

France, c1850.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 29.2cm

Reservoir diameter: 8cm

Foot diameter: 10.8cm

Height
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this French Lacemakers Lamp to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112884
Dealers Internal Ref
20241111307
Exhibit Antiques
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A tall 19th-century French lacemakers lamp made of clear moulded glass featuring a figural stem and a spherical lens on top.
Tall 19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp c1850
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A tall 19th-century French lacemakers lamp made of clear moulded glass featuring a figural stem and a spherical lens on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLamp
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialClear Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFigural stem, Spherical lens, Faceted base
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A lacemakers lamp is a specialized optical device from the 19th century featuring a glass sphere filled with water, designed to focus candlelight onto intricate lacework in dimly lit rooms.

These pieces are typically hand-blown or molded from clear lead glass, often incorporating faceted bases and hollow globe reservoirs designed to hold water for light refraction.

Authentic examples exhibit period manufacturing characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface irregularities in the glass, and historical wear consistent with nineteenth-century production methods.

Position the piece near a natural light source on a mantelpiece or bookshelf where sunlight can pass through the clear glass, highlighting its optical qualities and sculptural form.

Clean the glass gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and abrasive materials to protect the historic surface.
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