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A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp
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A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 September 2026 · Mark Davis Antiques
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A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp, the ovoid body painted with flowers and foliage, with circular lid, converted for electricity, on turned hardwood stand. There is a small chip on the edge of the lid. Rewired and PAT tested

Circa 1900

Height 17 ¼ inches / 44 cm 13inches / 33cm excluding fitment

Diameter 8 ½ inches / 21 cm

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211998
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Description
A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp, the ovoid body painted with flowers and foliage, with circular lid, converted for electricity, on turned hardwood stand. There is a small chip on the edge of the lid. Rewired and PAT tested

Circa 1900

Height 17 ¼ inches / 44 cm 13inches / 33cm excluding fitment

Diameter 8 ½ inches / 21 cm

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp to the 1900s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211998
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting. SOLD1 SEP 26
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Archive I An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting. SOLD1 SEP 26

A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp

Archive II An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting. View II
Archive III An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting. View III
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 92
Items Sold 57
Mark Davis Antiques
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An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting.
A Chinese Famille Verte Vase Lamp
Ref: SA1211998
An ovoid white Chinese porcelain vase lamp decorated with hand-painted floral enamels, mounted on a carved dark wooden base with a brass light fitting.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPorcelain, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourWhite and Green
  • MotifsPeony motif, Chrysanthemum foliage, Ovoid body, Carved hardwood base
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Famille Verte refers to Chinese export porcelain decorated predominantly with green overglaze enamels alongside pink, iron-red, and yellow tones, frequently depicting botanical motifs such as peonies and chrysanthemums. During the late 19th and 20th centuries, many of these ceramic vessels were fitted with metal mountings and wooden bases for use as electrical table lamps.

The primary body consists of hand-painted hard-paste porcelain set upon a turned or carved hardwood base. Electrical components typically feature brass bayonet bulb holders and central threaded steel rods that secure the ceramic body to its timber mount.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted enamel decoration with slight surface elevation and organic variation in paint application. Examining the underside reveals drill holes made during lamp conversion, traditional foot rim construction, and age-appropriate wear to the carved wooden stand.

Position the lamp base on a dark timber sideboard, console table, or desk to establish a focal point. Pair the fixture with a neutral pleated silk or plain linen lampshade to complement the botanical hand-painting.

Dust the ceramic body regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to protect the hand-painted enamels. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners near brass electrical components, and ensure the wiring is periodically inspected by a qualified electrician.
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