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German Porcelain Spitz Dog Lamp C1880
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German Porcelain Spitz Dog Lamp C1880

19th century
Description

This GERMAN PORCELAIN SPITZ DOG LAMP dates from circa 1880.

The DOG, which has glass eyes, is marked to the base with the number 11341 and the initials PS.

At some time the LAMP has been changed from oil to electric. It would need rewiring by a qualified electrician if it is to be used.

In good condition with no restoration.

Height to tips of ears: 5.75 inches (15 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Worldwide Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this German Porcelain Dog Lamp to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09466374
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Inset blown glass eyes: standard on late Victorian German novelty porcelain.
Impressed mould numbers and stamped blue mark: late nineteenth-century Thuringian manufacture.
Hand-painted pink collar with gilt ring: original overglaze enamel decoration.
Tarnished brass mount and bayonet socket: early electrical conversion from an oil burner.

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
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209482
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Description
This GERMAN PORCELAIN SPITZ DOG LAMP dates from circa 1880.

The DOG, which has glass eyes, is marked to the base with the number 11341 and the initials PS.

At some time the LAMP has been changed from oil to electric. It would need rewiring by a qualified electrician if it is to be used.

In good condition with no restoration.

Height to tips of ears: 5.75 inches (15 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Worldwide Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this German Porcelain Dog Lamp to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09466374
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Inset blown glass eyes: standard on late Victorian German novelty porcelain.
Impressed mould numbers and stamped blue mark: late nineteenth-century Thuringian manufacture.
Hand-painted pink collar with gilt ring: original overglaze enamel decoration.
Tarnished brass mount and bayonet socket: early electrical conversion from an oil burner.

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
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209482
Shaun King Antiques
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A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head.
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Archive I A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head.

German Porcelain Spitz Dog Lamp C1880

Archive II A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head. View VI
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A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head.
GERMAN PORCELAIN SPITZ DOG LAMP c1880
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A late 19th-century German white glazed porcelain lamp base sculpted as a seated Spitz dog with orange glass eyes and a brass bulb fitment atop its head.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsSpitz dog form, Glass inset eyes, Brass bayonet fitment, Sculpted fur detail
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian table lamp is a late nineteenth-century German porcelain figural piece from circa 1880, sculpted as a seated Spitz dog. The white glazed body displays detailed moulded fur textures, a pink collar with a ring, and inset orange glass eyes under pointed ears. A brass bayonet fitment sits directly on top of the head where the lamp was converted from oil to electric power at some point in its history, accompanied by a numbered mark on the base. The piece measures 15 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Today, this decorative item serves as a characterful accent on a sideboard top or accent table within a maximalist interior, though it requires rewiring by a qualified electrician before use.

FAQs

Victorian porcelain novelty lamps are decorative lighting bases produced in the late 19th century, frequently fashioned in the form of animals, figures, or botanical subjects. German manufacturers produced large volumes of these molded porcelain figures, which were fitted with oil burners or early electrical lamp holders.

These lamps were constructed using slip-cast hard-paste porcelain fired at high temperatures. Details such as fur texture were hand-moulded or incised into the clay, while facial features were hand-painted prior to glazing, often incorporating separate inset glass eyes and brass lamp hardware.

Authentic pieces feature heavy hard-paste porcelain, hand-applied painted accents, and impressed or painted German factory marks on the unglazed base underside. Inset glass eyes, period brass fitments with aged patination, and wear around the mounting points also indicate age.

Position the piece on a sideboard, bookshelf, or side table alongside contemporary art or minimalist decor to create a layered look. Pair it with a simple linen shade to keep the focus on the sculpted ceramic base.

Dust the porcelain base regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. For grime, gently wipe the ceramic surface with a lightly damp cloth, taking care to avoid wetting any exposed metal components or electrical wiring to prevent oxidisation and damage.
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