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Pair of Antique French Rouge Royal Marble & Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps C.1880
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Pair of Antique French Rouge Royal Marble & Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps C.1880

19th century
Description

An exceptional pair of antique French Rouge Royal marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps, dating to circa 1880 and exemplifying the luxurious decorative arts of nineteenth-century France.

Beautifully crafted in richly coloured Rouge Royal marble displaying spectacular natural veining throughout, each urn is lavishly adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts featuring scrolling foliate handles, trailing ivy garlands and acanthus leaf decoration. The combination of vibrant marble and warm gilded bronze creates a striking visual contrast that immediately commands attention.

Originally created as decorative urns, these impressive pieces have since been professionally mounted as table lamps, allowing them to function as both practical lighting and highly decorative works of art. Their elegant proportions and classical design make them equally suited to traditional interiors, luxury hotels, country houses and sophisticated contemporary settings.

French marble and ormolu-mounted decorative objects of this quality continue to attract strong interest from collectors, interior designers and discerning buyers worldwide. The exceptional quality of the bronze casting, together with the dramatic natural marble, ensures these lamps remain highly desirable investment pieces as well as stunning decorative statements.

Whether displayed upon a sideboard, console table, library desk or bedside cabinet, they offer an unmistakable sense of grandeur and refinement.

Dimensions

Height: 50cm

Width: 20cm

Depth: 15cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Marble Urn Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1222659
Description
An exceptional pair of antique French Rouge Royal marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps, dating to circa 1880 and exemplifying the luxurious decorative arts of nineteenth-century France.

Beautifully crafted in richly coloured Rouge Royal marble displaying spectacular natural veining throughout, each urn is lavishly adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts featuring scrolling foliate handles, trailing ivy garlands and acanthus leaf decoration.

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The combination of vibrant marble and warm gilded bronze creates a striking visual contrast that immediately commands attention.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from veined red marble with gilt bronze scroll handles and floral garlands.
fig 1. Pair of Antique French Rouge Royal Marble & Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps C.1880

Originally created as decorative urns, these impressive pieces have since been professionally mounted as table lamps, allowing them to function as both practical lighting and highly decorative works of art. Their elegant proportions and classical design make them equally suited to traditional interiors, luxury hotels, country houses and sophisticated contemporary settings.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from veined red marble with gilt bronze scroll handles and floral garlands.
fig 2. Pair of Antique French Rouge Royal Marble & Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps C.1880

French marble and ormolu-mounted decorative objects of this quality continue to attract strong interest from collectors, interior designers and discerning buyers worldwide. The exceptional quality of the bronze casting, together with the dramatic natural marble, ensures these lamps remain highly desirable investment pieces as well as stunning decorative statements.

Whether displayed upon a sideboard, console table, library desk or bedside cabinet, they offer an unmistakable sense of grandeur and refinement.

Dimensions

Height: 50cm

Width: 20cm

Depth: 15cm

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Marble Urn Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222659
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
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CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French urn-form table lamps crafted from veined red marble with gilt bronze scroll handles and floral garlands.
Pair of Antique French Rouge Royal Marble & Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps c.1880
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Marble urn lamps evolved from ornamental neoclassical vases popular in eighteenth-century France, particularly during the Reign of Louis XVI. As decorative tastes shifted in the nineteenth century, these ornamental urns were often converted or designed directly as oil and later electric light bases.

These pieces typically feature fine quarried marble, such as Rouge Royal or Carrara, paired with gilt bronze mounts, also known as ormolu. The metal mounts are cast, chased by hand, and finished using traditional gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces demonstrate heavy, high-density metal casting with detailed hand-chasing on foliage and handles, as opposed to smooth modern reproductions. The marble displays natural veining variations, and the underside often reveals original structural iron rods and aged threading.

Placing a symmetrical pair of marble urn lamps on a modern sideboard, console, or mantelpiece provides structural balance and visual weight. Pairing classical gilt metal with understated modern shades bridges traditional decorative arts with modern minimalism.

Marble surfaces should be dusted with a soft, dry cloth and kept clear of acidic liquid cleaners that etch natural stone. Gilt bronze mounts should be gently dusted without harsh metal polishes, which can strip historic gilding or patina.
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