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Pair of Early C20th French Tole-peinte Column Lamps .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €614     $667
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Pair of Early C20th French Tole-peinte Column Lamps .

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of early C20th French tole-peinte column lamps .

Highly decorative pair of column lamps with parchment coloured bodies with gilt highlights having trailing ivy decoration and vignettes of musical instruments. The column shafts raised on circular plinth stepped bases .

The decoration in excellent condition with a pleasing aged surface and patina.

Have been re-wired and tested, fitted with traditional cotton-covered flex .

H ( without brass light fittings) 17”

W 5”

D 5”

France c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Tole Column Lamps to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09413069
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Folded sheet-metal capitals and plinths: traditional painted tin construction.
Neoclassical musical trophies and leaf borders: popular French decorative taste of the period.
Soft edge rubbing and minor paint flakes: natural ageing across the painted surfaces.
Modern brass bayonet holders and braided flex: later electrical rewiring.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201867
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 263
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of early C20th French tole-peinte column lamps .
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Highly decorative pair of column lamps with parchment coloured bodies with gilt highlights having trailing ivy decoration and vignettes of musical instruments.
M Lees and Sons

The column shafts raised on circular plinth stepped bases .

fig 1. A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim.
fig 1. Pair of Early C20th French Tole-peinte Column Lamps .

The decoration in excellent condition with a pleasing aged surface and patina.

Have been re-wired and tested, fitted with traditional cotton-covered flex .

H ( without brass light fittings) 17”

W 5”

D 5”

France c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Tole Column Lamps to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09413069
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Folded sheet-metal capitals and plinths: traditional painted tin construction.
Neoclassical musical trophies and leaf borders: popular French decorative taste of the period.
Soft edge rubbing and minor paint flakes: natural ageing across the painted surfaces.
Modern brass bayonet holders and braided flex: later electrical rewiring.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201867
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 263
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim.
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Archive I A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim.

Pair of Early C20th French Tole-peinte Column Lamps .

Archive II A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View II
Archive III A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View III
Archive IV A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View IV
Archive V A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View V
Archive VI A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View VI
Archive VII A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View IX
Archive X A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View X
Archive XI A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View XI
Archive XII A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim.
Pair of early C20th French tole-peinte column lamps .
Ref: SA1201867
A pair of early twentieth-century French cream tole-peinte column table lamps decorated with hand-painted vine leaves, musical motifs, and gilt trim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialToleware, Metal, Brass
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFoliate vine leaves, Classical column form, Musical instrument motifs, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of early twentieth-century French Neoclassical tole-peinte column table lamps takes the form of classical architectural columns with parchment-coloured bodies and gilt highlights. Each lamp displays hand-painted trailing ivy decoration, vignettes of musical instruments, and decorative borders, all set against a cream background with a pleasing aged surface and patina. The column shafts are mounted on stepped circular plinth bases resting on square plinth feet, complete with brass light fittings and traditional brown cotton-covered flex. They measure 42 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. These lamps suit placement on a sideboard top, desk, or console table in a traditional or French Chateau style interior. They provide functional task and ambient lighting while serving as decorative accents in a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

Tole-peinte refers to painted tinware or sheet iron decorated with enamel, lacquer, or paint, widely produced in France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for decorative household items and lighting.

Antique toleware lamps feature lacquered sheet metal or tin, hand-painted classical or foliate decoration, weighted plinth bases, and solid brass lamp fittings.

Authentic examples feature rolled sheet metal seams, hand-applied painted detailing showing light age-related craquelure, and period brass fitments with natural patination.

Place column table lamps symmetrically on a sideboard or console table paired with silk or linen shades to provide structured height and warmth to modern living spaces.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth or feather duster, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, and solvents that could damage the original painted and lacquered finish.
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