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19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp C1850
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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. Square conical foot with alternative shields and fleur-de-lis.

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: 30cm

Reservoir diameter: 7.5cm

Foot diameter: 10cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this French Lacemakers Lamp to the Victorian era.

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SA1124732
Dealers Internal Reference
2024111314
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A wonderful French mid-19th century Lacemakers lamp, with a reservoir and drip tray above a moulded knight in armour.
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Square conical foot with alternative shields and fleur-de-lis.

fig 1. An antique 19th-century French lacemakers lamp featuring a clear glass globe atop a frosted figurative pedestal and a patterned square base.
fig 1. 19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp C1850

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: 30cm

Reservoir diameter: 7.5cm

Foot diameter: 10cm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this French Lacemakers Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124732
Dealers Internal Ref
2024111314
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An antique 19th-century French lacemakers lamp featuring a clear glass globe atop a frosted figurative pedestal and a patterned square base.
19th Century French Lacemakers Lamp c1850
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An antique 19th-century French lacemakers lamp featuring a clear glass globe atop a frosted figurative pedestal and a patterned square base.
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  • ObjectLighting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSpherical glass globe, Figural frosted stem, Moulded square base
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

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A lacemakers lamp, historically known as a bullion lamp, features a water-filled glass globe used to focus and amplify candlelight onto fine lace-working tasks during evening hours before electric lighting.

These pieces were typically crafted using free-blown or mould-blown clear glass, often mounted on decorative pressed glass or metal bases, requiring skilled glassblowing techniques.

Authentic period examples often exhibit characteristic pontil marks, minor air bubbles in the glass, and wear consistent with age, alongside the specific proportions and pedestal styles of the 1800s.

This type of sculptural object works effectively as a focal point on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk, where its clear glass construction can catch and refract natural light.

Clean gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, and keep out of direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the integrity of the antique glass.
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