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Antique Glazed Potter Vase Lamp
For sale by Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
for sale €761     $826
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Antique Glazed Potter Vase Lamp

19th century
Description

Antique French glazed pottery vase lamp. Newly wired

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27cm (10.63")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Glazed Pottery Table Lamp to the 1880s.

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SA1239077
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S00323
Description
Antique French glazed pottery vase lamp. Newly wired
Height
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Glazed Pottery Table Lamp to the 1880s.

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SA1239077
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S00323
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base.
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Archive I A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base.

Antique Glazed Potter Vase Lamp

Archive II A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base. View II
Archive III A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base. View III
Archive IV A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base. View IV
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
Location
1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base.
Antique glazed potter vase lamp
Ref: SA1239077
A green glazed earthenware jar featuring twin loop handles and incised line detailing, re-purposed as a table lamp base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glazed Pottery, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsTwin loop handles, Incised line banding, Glazed finish
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in)

This rustic country table lamp originates from 1880, created from an antique French glazed pottery vase. The earthenware body displays a deep olive green glaze with natural variations in tone, complemented by incised horizontal line banding around the shoulder and a pair of opposing loop handles. A metal lid sits flush upon the neck, fitted with a central brass lamp holder unit. The pottery surface shows subtle surface wear consistent with age, resting on an unglazed base ring. Measuring 27 cm high, this lamp stands at a practical height for placement on a living room sideboard, hallway console, or rustic farmhouse side table. The newly wired electrical components allow for immediate integration into modern home interiors, providing soft illumination while retaining its original character as a repurposed antique vessel.

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The practice of converting antique storage jars, olive oil crocks, and decorative earthenware into table lamps gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Designers adapted historic utilitarian ceramics to provide ambient lighting while preserving traditional craft forms within residential interiors.

These lamps are typically composed of a wheel-thrown earthenware or terracotta clay body finished with a lead or tin-based mineral glaze. Electrical fittings are usually fashioned from brass or bronze, securely mounted into brass collar caps at the neck of the vessel.

Authentic pieces display signs of age such as natural glaze crazing, slight surface irregularities from hand-throwing, and wear along unglazed bases. Historical conversions often feature drilled cable entry points near the base or fittings attached without altering the original ceramic rim.

A pottery lamp base adds organic texture and visual weight to a room scheme. Style it atop a timber sideboard, console table, or bedside cabinet, pairing it with a simple linen shade to complement contemporary or traditional interiors.

Dust the ceramic body regularly with a soft, dry cloth and clean the glazed surface using a slightly dampened microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Ensure electrical components are routinely tested by a qualified electrician to maintain safety compliance.
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