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Antique Majolica Table Lamp
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Antique Majolica Table Lamp

19th century
Description

This is a good antique hand painted Majolica table lamp in excellent condition dating from around 1890. The porcelain body of the lamp is beautifully decorated in classic Italian style and hand painted in the majolica palette typical of the period. This is mounted on a cast gilt metal base of rococo styling and has been rewired with modern braided cable in keeping with the style of the original. The lamp is supplied with a new (Graham & Green) pleated cotton shade that suits the design beautifully.

The lamp is a nice size measuring 60 cms high overall. The shade is in 44 cms diameter and this measures 20 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured delivery is £12

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Majolica Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1239657
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a good antique hand painted Majolica table lamp in excellent condition dating from around 1890.
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The porcelain body of the lamp is beautifully decorated in classic Italian style and hand painted in the majolica palette typical of the period.
Rams Head Antiques

This is mounted on a cast gilt metal base of rococo styling and has been rewired with modern braided cable in keeping with the style of the original. The lamp is supplied with a new (Graham & Green) pleated cotton shade that suits the design beautifully.

The lamp is a nice size measuring 60 cms high overall. The shade is in 44 cms diameter and this measures 20 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured delivery is £12

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Majolica Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239657
Rams Head Antiques
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An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade.
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Archive I An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade.

Antique Majolica Table Lamp

Archive II An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade. View II
Archive III An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade. View VI
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Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade.
Antique Majolica Table Lamp
Ref: SA1239657
An antique hand-painted majolica ceramic table lamp with grotesque motifs, resting on a brass base and topped with a pleated colourful fabric shade.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialEarthenware, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourWhite, Multicolour
  • MotifsGrotesque figures, Winged mythical creatures, Brass claw feet, Pleated ikat shade
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth-century antique majolica table lamp follows the Renaissance Revival style, combining hand-painted earthenware with a cast gilt metal base and a fabric shade. The white porcelain body displays classical Italian-style decoration in a multicoloured majolica palette featuring winged mythical creatures and grotesque figures. The base rests on ornate brass claw feet with elaborate mouldings, while the top holds a pleated ikat fabric shade decorated in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. The lamp measures 60 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 20 cm deep overall. This table lamp sits well on a sideboard top in an English Country House interior setting, bringing decorative light and colour to a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

Majolica is a type of earthenware pottery coated with an opaque white tin glaze and decorated with colourful metal oxide pigments. Developed during the Renaissance and revived extensively in the nineteenth century, it is characterised by vibrant glazes and intricate hand-painted designs.

These lamps feature a tin-glazed earthenware body painted with mineral-based glazes, often mounted on brass or gilt-bronze bases for stability. Electrical fittings and fabric lamp shades are added or updated over time.

Authentic Victorian or Renaissance Revival majolica exhibits fine crazing in the glaze, weight consistent with heavy earthenware, and hand-painted variations in decoration. Look for makers marks or impressed numbers on the underside of the ceramic base, beneath metal mounts.

Position the lamp on a sideboard, console table, or bedside cabinet to serve as a focal point. Pair it with neutral surrounding textures or bold patterned textiles, like ikat shades, to complement its historical artwork.

Wipe the ceramic body gently with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals that might compromise the glaze. Ensure electrical wiring is tested by a qualified electrician and kept away from moisture.
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