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Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, C.1890
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Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, C.1890

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Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890

Pair of antique table lamps in the form of classical ewers. Dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, these substantial gilt metal bodies are of particularly good quality with rich neoclassical ornament throughout.

Each lamp features cast relief decoration depicting playful putti amongst scrolling foliate ornament. The elegant pouring lips are enriched with finely detailed leafwork, complemented by stylised scrolling handles. Soft sage green painted accents to the necks and bases provide an attractive contrast against the warm gilt surfaces.

The lamps stand on elaborate tripartite bases with paw feet and bold rococo-inspired mounts.

Dimensions

Height (excluding shade): 63 cm / 25 in

Width: 26 cm / 10 in

Depth: 20 cm / 8 in

Very good antique condition commensurate with age and use. Minor wear and rubbing to the gilt surfaces together with light surface marks and age-related wear. Rewired for use.

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated these Victorian Gilt Ewer Lamps to the 1890s.

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SA1235247
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Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890

Pair of antique table lamps in the form of classical ewers.

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Dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, these substantial gilt metal bodies are of particularly good quality with rich neoclassical ornament throughout.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century gilt metal table lamps fashioned in the shape of classical ewers with relief carving and green painted accents.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, C.1890

Each lamp features cast relief decoration depicting playful putti amongst scrolling foliate ornament. The elegant pouring lips are enriched with finely detailed leafwork, complemented by stylised scrolling handles. Soft sage green painted accents to the necks and bases provide an attractive contrast against the warm gilt surfaces.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth-century gilt metal table lamps fashioned in the shape of classical ewers with relief carving and green painted accents.
fig 2. Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, C.1890

The lamps stand on elaborate tripartite bases with paw feet and bold rococo-inspired mounts.

Dimensions

Height (excluding shade): 63 cm / 25 in

Width: 26 cm / 10 in

Depth: 20 cm / 8 in

Very good antique condition commensurate with age and use. Minor wear and rubbing to the gilt surfaces together with light surface marks and age-related wear. Rewired for use.

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated these Victorian Gilt Ewer Lamps to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235247
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century gilt metal table lamps fashioned in the shape of classical ewers with relief carving and green painted accents.

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, C.1890

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
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A pair of late nineteenth-century gilt metal table lamps fashioned in the shape of classical ewers with relief carving and green painted accents.
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Metal Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890
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A pair of late nineteenth-century gilt metal table lamps fashioned in the shape of classical ewers with relief carving and green painted accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Neoclassical
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold, Green
  • MotifsEwer form, Relief frieze, Scrolled handles, Acanthus leaf feet

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Ewer form table lamps draw inspiration from classical antiquity, where pitcher-shaped vessels were used for pouring liquids. During the nineteenth-century Classical and Rococo Revival periods, European artisans adapted these classical jug shapes into decorative metalwork, which were later converted into electric table lamps in the late Victorian era.

These lamps were typically constructed from cast brass, bronze, or spelter, often finished with gilt mercury plating or gold lacquer. Accent sections frequently featured patinated bronze, painted enamel, or marble bases to create a visual contrast against the gilded metalwork.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast metal construction, crisp cast relief details such as foliage or classical figures, and signs of hand-chasing. Original gilding shows subtle wear and oxidisation in crevices, while early electrical conversions often display former gas or oil lamp fitting points near the collar.

Place a pair symmetrically on a dark wood sideboard or marble console table to anchor a hallway or dining space. Complement the metallic gilded finish by pairing them with neutral linen lampshades to soften the elaborate metalwork.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to clean intricate relief areas. Avoid chemical metal cleaners, abrasive polishes, or water, as these treatments strip away historical gilding and original surface patination.
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