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Mid C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir After the Antique, of a Roman Oil-lamp.
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Mid C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir After the Antique, of a Roman Oil-lamp.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir after, after the antique, of a Roman oil-lamp .

Well detailed cast bronze candle-holder modelled as a Roman oil-lamp styled as a foot in a traditional strapped sandal . Raised on an integral rectangular base .

In excellent original condition, with a rich original colour and patina to the bronze.

H 3”

W 4.5”

D 2”

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09717996
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Square iron nut on the underside: fixing standard before modern hexagonal nuts.
Dark chemical patination worn through to bare metal on rims: decades of handling.
Rough sand-cast interior under the plinth: traditional nineteenth-century foundry casting.
Hand chasing on the sandal straps: fine metal finishing typical of Victorian Grand Tour bronzes.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245428
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir after, after the antique, of a Roman oil-lamp .
“
Well detailed cast bronze candle-holder modelled as a Roman oil-lamp styled as a foot in a traditional strapped sandal.
M Lees and Sons

. Raised on an integral rectangular base .

In excellent original condition, with a rich original colour and patina to the bronze.

H 3”

W 4.5”

D 2”

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09717996
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Square iron nut on the underside: fixing standard before modern hexagonal nuts.
Dark chemical patination worn through to bare metal on rims: decades of handling.
Rough sand-cast interior under the plinth: traditional nineteenth-century foundry casting.
Hand chasing on the sandal straps: fine metal finishing typical of Victorian Grand Tour bronzes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245428
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base.
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Archive I A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base.

Mid C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir After the Antique, of a Roman Oil-lamp.

Archive II A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View XII
Archive XIII A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
Items Sold 1,600
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A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base.
Mid C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir after the antique, of a Roman oil-lamp.
Ref: SA1245428
A mid-19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour oil lamp cast in the form of a sandaled human foot on a rectangular base.
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  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSandaled foot, Acanthus leaf collar, Plinth base, Loop handle

This mid-nineteenth-century Italian Grand Tour souvenir is a patinated bronze candle-holder modelled as a Roman oil-lamp in the form of a sandaled human foot. The Neoclassical object is cast in dark brown bronze with a rich original patina, resting upon an integral rectangular plinth base. Details include a strapwork sandal across the top of the foot, an acanthus leaf collar surrounding the opening at the ankle, a loop handle at the heel, and a fluted nozzle rising from the toes. The lamp exhibits signs of age and handling through subtle variations in the metallic sheen and surface wear. It measures 8 cm high by 11 cm wide and 5 cm deep. This piece suits a gentleman's library, functioning as an ornamental display item or small paperweight on a bookshelf or desk.

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy European aristocrats undertook the Grand Tour across Italy and Greece to study classical antiquity. Artisans in cities like Rome and Naples produced cast bronze replicas of excavated Roman and Greek artefacts, such as oil lamps and classical busts, to sell as educational mementos.

These items were predominantly cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting technique. After casting, the metal was hand-chased to refine surface details and finished with a dark chemical patination to simulate aged antiquity.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-chased details, appropriate weight for cast metal, and natural patination wear around handled areas. They often feature crisp detail in the casting, such as sandal straps or acanthus leaf collars, and are mounted on solid bronze or marble bases.

These objects function well as decorative accents in curio cabinets, on executive writing desks, or integrated into modern bookshelf displays. Pairing dark metal objects with leather-bound books, natural stone, or timber creates a textured display.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to clean recessed areas. Avoid water, abrasive polishes, or chemical detergents, as these can strip the original patination; a thin coat of microcrystalline wax can be applied annually to protect the surface.
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