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A Mid 19th C English Blue Cut Glass and Gilt Brass Lamp Circa 1850
Macintosh Antiques
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A Mid 19th C English Blue Cut Glass and Gilt Brass Lamp Circa 1850

19th century
Description

A mid 19th c English blue cut glass and gilt brass lamp circa 1850

Rewired and tested in antique double twist flex

Size: 7 inches wide, 7 inches deep, 16 inches tall

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Glass Lamp to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195375
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4358
Description
A mid 19th c English blue cut glass and gilt brass lamp circa 1850

Rewired and tested in antique double twist flex

Size: 7 inches wide, 7 inches deep, 16 inches tall

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Glass Lamp to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195375
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4358
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base.

A Mid 19th C English Blue Cut Glass and Gilt Brass Lamp Circa 1850

Archive II A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base. View IV
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
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Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base.
A mid 19th c English blue cut glass and gilt brass lamp circa 1850
Ref: SA1195375
A mid-19th century table lamp featuring a tapered cobalt blue cut glass stem mounted on an ornate gilt brass rococo base.
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FAQs

Mid-19th century Victorian lighting often combined vibrant coloured glass stems, such as cobalt blue or ruby red, with cast gilt brass or bronze bases. These lamps frequently utilised cut glass or overlay techniques paired with rococo-inspired leaf scrollwork.

Lamps from this period were crafted using heavy cast brass or bronze for the ornate base, often gilded to prevent tarnishing. Stems were typically hand-blown, leaded cut glass or cased glass, engineered to support oil burners prior to conversion for electricity.

Authentic pieces display significant weight in the cast brass base, subtle unevenness in hand-cut glass facets, and natural oxidisation on untouched metal surfaces. Original components may show signs of conversion from fluid or oil operation to electrical fittings.

Position the lamp on a neutral sideboard, console table, or desk to allow the bold cobalt blue glass to serve as an accent colour. Pair it with a simple silk or pleated shade to bridge classical ornamentation with contemporary surroundings.

Dust the glass and brass regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or metal polishes that can wear away original gilding. Ensure all wiring is inspected and tested by a qualified electrician to meet current safety standards.
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