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Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps.
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£12,500
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Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps.

19th century
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A fine quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonne enamel vases, each with wonderful myithical Dragon flying among clouds. mounted with French gilded ormolu rims and plinths.

Batch 70 61317. UYZZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1125771
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SKU00001702
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Description
A fine quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonne enamel vases, each with wonderful myithical Dragon flying among clouds. mounted with French gilded ormolu rims and plinths.

Batch 70 61317. UYZZN

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125771
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001702
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades.
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Archive I A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades.

Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps.

Archive II A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View II
Archive III A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View VI
Archive VII A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades. View VII
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A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades.
Pair fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné lamps.
Ref: SA1125771
A matching pair of 19th-century Chinese cloisonne table lamps featuring dragon motifs on a blue ground, set on gilt-bronze bases with pleated cream silk shades.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialCloisonne Enamel, Gilt Bronze, Silk
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsDragon motif, cloud scrolls, pleated shade, gilt-bronze mount
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This matching pair of nineteenth-century Chinese cloisonné table lamps brings the refined style of the Qing Dynasty into a home interior. Each lamp combines a vibrant cobalt blue enamel vase decorated with red dragon motifs, multi-coloured cloud scrolls, and green accents, mounted with ornate French gilded ormolu rims and plinths. The lamps are topped with pleated cream silk shades, standing over gold-toned bases detailed with pierced geometric mouldings and bracket feet. Each piece measures 40 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. Designed for sophisticated placement in a gentleman's library or study, these lamps sit well on a sideboard top, executive desk, or accent console. They provide ambient illumination while serving as decorative works of art that introduce rich colour, metallic sheen, and traditional Asian craftsmanship to a room. The combination of intricate cloisonné wirework, polished gilt bronze, and soft fabric pleating creates a balanced composition suitable for traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Cloisonne is a technique for decorating metalwork objects using enamel paste poured into compartments formed by thin metal wires. Chinese artisans refined this craft during the Ming and Qing dynasties, creating intricate vessels and decorative lighting bases featuring traditional iconography.

Traditional pieces feature a copper or bronze metal body wrapped with fine brass wire cells known as cloisons. These cells are filled with vitreous enamel paste, fired at high temperatures, polished flat, and fitted with gilt-bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic 19th-century Chinese cloisonne typically exhibits fine, hand-applied wirework, subtle pitting or small air bubbles in the enamel surface, and heavy hand-cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts showing natural patination.

Place a pair of cloisonne lamps symmetrically on a modern sideboard, console table, or bedside cabinets to establish visual balance. Pair them with neutral backdrop tones and streamlined furniture to allow the rich colours and detailed patterns to serve as focal points.

Dust the enamel body regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid aggressive chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip gilded surfaces or erode delicate enamel wirework.
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