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Fine Continental Ormolu Mounted Table Lamp of Large Size
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Fine Continental Ormolu Mounted Table Lamp of Large Size

19th century
Description

A fabulous quality ormolu mounted Granito verde table lamp of impressive proportions. The central turned body with a beaded rim and central band of scrolling ribbon & leaves, the triform supports with rams heads and hoof feet standing on a concave sided platform base and bun feet. The central tapering column entwined with a serpent. Sympathetically converted from an oil lamp. Rewired.

Overall height 31" (79cm)

Height 24” (61cm)

Base width 9" (23cm)

Base depth 8 1/4" (21cm)

Continental

Circa 1890

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Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Ormolu Mounted Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228747
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4605
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Description
A fabulous quality ormolu mounted Granito verde table lamp of impressive proportions.
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The central turned body with a beaded rim and central band of scrolling ribbon & leaves, the triform supports with rams heads and hoof feet standing on a concave sided platform base and bun feet.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

The central tapering column entwined with a serpent. Sympathetically converted from an oil lamp. Rewired.

Overall height 31" (79cm)

Height 24” (61cm)

Base width 9" (23cm)

Base depth 8 1/4" (21cm)

Continental

Circa 1890

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Ormolu Mounted Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228747
Dealers Internal Ref
4605
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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Tim Saltwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique neoclassical ormolu mounted table lamp featuring a speckled grey granite urn on a tripod gilt bronze frame with ram head mounts.
Fine Continental Ormolu Mounted Table Lamp of Large size
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An antique neoclassical ormolu mounted table lamp featuring a speckled grey granite urn on a tripod gilt bronze frame with ram head mounts.
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Neoclassical ormolu table lamps draw inspiration from classical Greek and Roman antiquity, featuring symmetrical forms such as urns, tripods, and columns. They are characterised by fire-gilded bronze mounts applied to natural stone, ceramic, or metal bases.

These lamps were constructed using cast bronze that was mercury-gilded to create a durable, golden surface finish, known as ormolu. The gilded metal components were combined with carved granite, marble, or porphyry to provide weight and visual contrast.

Authentic period ormolu features hand-chiselled and chased detailing on the bronze casting, showing fine texture on leaves, masks, and draping. Older pieces typically display soft rubbing or wear to the gilding on high points and may retain original hand-cut threads and threaded iron rods.

Place the lamp as a focal accent on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or desk to highlight its golden mounts. Pair it with structured lampshades in neutral silk or linen to balance the intricate classical metalwork.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfiber cloth to prevent dirt buildup in carved crevices. Avoid using liquid polishes, water, or abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can strip or discolour the delicate gilt layer.
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