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Pair of Gilded Tripod Bases
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Pair of Gilded Tripod Bases

19th century
Description

Pair of gilded tripod bases.

Ideal for conversion into table lamps or occasional tables.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Antique Gilded Tripod Bases to the 19th Century.

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SA1231406
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Description
Pair of gilded tripod bases.

Ideal for conversion into table lamps or occasional tables.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Antique Gilded Tripod Bases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231406
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving.
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Archive I A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving.

Pair of Gilded Tripod Bases

Archive II A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving. View II
Archive III A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving. View III
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Archive V A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving. View V
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Archive X A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving. View X
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving.
Pair of gilded tripod bases
Ref: SA1231406
A pair of carved wood tripod bases featuring aged gold leaf gilding, scrolled tripod legs, and acanthus leaf carving.
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Giltwood tripod bases are carved wooden supports finished with gold leaf, typically featuring three outward-curving legs inspired by Classical and Rococo design. Originating as candle stands or torcheres in the eighteenth century, they frequently showcase ornate leaf carving, scrollwork, and central stems.

Craftsmen carved these bases from softwoods such as pine or lime before applying a gesso ground made of chalk and hide glue. Gold leaf was then applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques, which were subsequently burnished with agate stones to achieve varied sheen levels across carved details.

Authentic period giltwood often displays natural wear where the underlying red or grey clay bole and white gesso show through the gilded surface. Additionally, hand-carved joinery marks, irregular carved details, and natural shrinkage cracks in the timber indicate age rather than modern cast reproductions.

Gilded tripod bases serve as effective focal points when wired as table lamps and placed on contemporary console tables or sideboards. Combining aged gold leaf surfaces with modern linen lampshades creates a balanced contrast between classical craftsmanship and modern design.

Giltwood surfaces require gentle dry dusting with a soft feather duster or natural-bristle brush to avoid lifting delicate gold leaf. Water and chemical solvents must be avoided, as moisture dissolves traditional gesso and destroys the gilding layer.
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