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Pair of Late C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps in the C18th Louis XVI Period Style.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Late C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps in the C18th Louis XVI Period Style.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps in the C18th Louis XVI period style .

Smart pair of rouge marble lamps , the ovoid bodies centred with cast ormolu classical female mask mounts to the fronts , joined by ormolu floral swags to the with stylised handles on each side . Each raised on turned and fluted ormolu socle bases , onto square block bases .

In excellent original condition with no breaks or repairs . The ormolu having a bright gilded surface, contrasting beautifully with the deep red marble bodies .

Have been professionally re-wired using traditional cotton-covered flex and PAT tested ready to use .

H 15” ( inc. fitting)

W 5”

D 5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Ormolu Marble Lamps to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09514975
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Crisp casting and chasing on the mask mounts: French bronze work around 1880.
Turned natural rouge marble bodies: solid stone showing fine natural veining.
Gentle rubbing to high points of the gilding: over a century of light dusting.
Bayonet lamp fittings and braided cord: modern electrical conversion ready for use.

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
37cm (14.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1216425
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 265
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 late C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps in the C18th Louis XVI period style .
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Smart pair of rouge marble lamps , the ovoid bodies centred with cast ormolu classical female mask mounts to the fronts , joined by ormolu floral swags to the with stylised handles on each side.
M Lees and Sons

. Each raised on turned and fluted ormolu socle bases , onto square block bases .

fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century French rouge marble table lamps shaped as urns with gilt bronze mounts and square pedestal bases.
fig 1. Pair of Late C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps in the C18th Louis XVI Period Style.

In excellent original condition with no breaks or repairs . The ormolu having a bright gilded surface, contrasting beautifully with the deep red marble bodies .

Have been professionally re-wired using traditional cotton-covered flex and PAT tested ready to use .

H 15” ( inc. fitting)

W 5”

D 5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Ormolu Marble Lamps to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09514975
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Crisp casting and chasing on the mask mounts: French bronze work around 1880.
Turned natural rouge marble bodies: solid stone showing fine natural veining.
Gentle rubbing to high points of the gilding: over a century of light dusting.
Bayonet lamp fittings and braided cord: modern electrical conversion ready for use.

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
37cm (14.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216425
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 265
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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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century French rouge marble table lamps shaped as urns with gilt bronze mounts and square pedestal bases.

Pair of Late C19th French Ormolu-mounted Rouge Marble Lamps in the C18th Louis XVI Period Style.

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century French rouge marble table lamps shaped as urns with gilt bronze mounts and square pedestal bases. View II
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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
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M Lees and Sons
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French rouge marble table lamps shaped as urns with gilt bronze mounts and square pedestal bases.
Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted rouge marble lamps in the C18th Louis XVI period style.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialOrmolu, Rouge Marble, Brass
  • ColourRed, Gold
  • MotifsGarland swags, Mask mounts, Acanthus leaf base, Scroll handles
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century French table lamps dates from around 1880, executed in the Louis XVI style. Each piece takes the form of an ovoid urn crafted from deep red rouge marble, mounted with bright gilded ormolu. The front of every body displays a cast classical female mask mount flanked by floral garland swags, accompanied by stylised scroll handles on the sides, an acanthus leaf base, turned and fluted ormolu socle elements, and square block pedestal bases at the bottom, complete with brass bulb fittings at the top. The lamps measure 37 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. They function well on a sideboard top or similar surface within a drawing room or hallway, adding a classic French chateau decorative accent to the interior space.

FAQs

Louis XVI style lamps feature classical proportions inspired by antiquity, incorporating urn or vase shapes crafted from marble and adorned with gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts such as floral garlands, foliage, and classical masks.

These items were crafted using carved marble, such as rouge or carrara, combined with cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. Metal components were traditionally cast and hand-chased prior to gilding.

Look for crisp detail in the chased bronze castings, heavy solid marble construction, threaded rod assembly running internally through the stem, and evidence of historical hand-finishing on metal components.

Position the pair symmetrically on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece paired with tailored silk or linen lampshades to balance classic neoclassical ornament with modern interior proportions.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Avoid chemical cleaners or water on gilded metal to protect the finish, and clean marble surfaces with dry or slightly damp neutral soap solutions.
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