Artsonline has dated this Bronze Serpent Table Lamp to the 19th Century.
The bronze lamp has a beautifully shaped shallow reservoir with classical gadrooned decoration beneath, together with an impressive sculptural serpent-form handle that rises dramatically from the rear.
The bronze has developed a spectacular, rich and naturally aged patina and is of excellent quality and good weight.
The lamp is raised upon a finely decorated circular socle and remains mounted upon its original variegated marble plinth, which complements the aged bronze beautifully.
Note: At some point during its long history, the oil lamp was converted for use with electricity. The existing electrical fittings have not been tested, and the lamp will require professional rewiring should the new owner wish to use it as an electrically operated table lamp.
More recently, I have personally been using the piece as a rather fabulous incense burner, simply by placing an incense capsule within the floral-shaped lamp holder.
Whether displayed purely as a decorative Grand Tour object, used as an incense burner, or professionally rewired and returned to service as an electric table lamp, this is a wonderfully decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find 19th-century piece that displays beautifully.
Attributes
Grand Tour Bronze
Italian or French
Circa: 1830-1840
Condition
The piece is offered in an overall beautiful original antique condition, retaining a wonderful, rich and naturally aged patina throughout.
There are the expected minor signs of age and use commensurate with an antique approaching 200 years old, all of which add considerably to its charm, character and authenticity.
As mentioned above, the existing electrical fittings have not been tested, and the lamp will require professional rewiring should the new owner wish to use it as an electrically operated lamp.
Overall Measurements:
INCHES & CENTIMETRES
Height: 7.9'' | 20 cm
Width: 7.2'' | 18.2 cm
Depth: 3.6'' | 9.1 cm
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Artsonline has dated this Bronze Serpent Table Lamp to the 19th Century.
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C19th Grand Tour Serpent Bronze Table Oil Lamp - Converted for Electricity
