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Beautiful Column and Ormolu Table Lamp
For sale by James Ribbons Antiques
for sale €556     $603
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Beautiful Column and Ormolu Table Lamp

19th century
Description

We are pleased to offer this truly gorgeous metal and Ormolu mounted table lamp. In working order.

The lampshade in photo 2 is not included in the sale.

It’s hard to convey the quality of the Ormolu mounts. They are simply stunning and this lamp is suitable for many rooms.

Inspection and/or collection from Somerton welcome.

Height to top of base 45cms

Height to top of shade holder 78cms

Width/depth 21 cms

For delivery to UK £30

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Ormolu Column Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09719473
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Crisp casting and chasing on the acanthus mounts: late nineteenth-century metalwork.
Gilding rubbed thin on high points with darkened recesses: age and handling.
Concave triangular plinth with scroll feet: typical French Empire revival styling.
Modern socket and shade harp: later electrical conversion of an antique column.

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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SA1245639
Description
We are pleased to offer this truly gorgeous metal and Ormolu mounted table lamp. In working order.

The lampshade in photo 2 is not included in the sale.

It’s hard to convey the quality of the Ormolu mounts. They are simply stunning and this lamp is suitable for many rooms.

Inspection and/or collection from Somerton welcome.

Height to top of base 45cms

Height to top of shade holder 78cms

Width/depth 21 cms

For delivery to UK £30

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Ormolu Column Table Lamp to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09719473
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Crisp casting and chasing on the acanthus mounts: late nineteenth-century metalwork.
Gilding rubbed thin on high points with darkened recesses: age and handling.
Concave triangular plinth with scroll feet: typical French Empire revival styling.
Modern socket and shade harp: later electrical conversion of an antique column.

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.

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SA1245639
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base.
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Archive I A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base.

Beautiful Column and Ormolu Table Lamp

Archive II A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base. View II
Archive III A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base. View III
Archive IV A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base. View IV
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Archive VII A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base. View VII
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 69
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James Ribbons Antiques
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A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base.
Beautiful Column and Ormolu Table Lamp
Ref: SA1245639
A Neoclassical style table lamp featuring a fluted black column with intricate gilt bronze mounts and an ornate tri-form base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsFluted column shaft, Acanthus leaf mounts, Tri-form scrolled base

This Neoclassical table lamp, dating from 1890, brings classical architectural design to interior spaces. The piece combines ebonised wood with gilt bronze and brass elements, creating a striking contrast of black and gold tones. A central fluted black column shaft supports ornate acanthus leaf mounts and an elaborate tri-form scrolled base with decorative mouldings, housing standard brass bulb hardware with an exposed LED bulb. Practical dimensions measure 45 cm to the top of the base, 78 cm to the top of the shade holder, and 21 cm in width and depth. Positioned on a sideboard top, this lamp suits a gentleman's library, study or living room setting. The working electrical fitting accommodates a shade, while the sculptural gilt bronze mounts provide decorative detail at the base and collar. The construction merges turned wooden elements with cast metal mounts to create a functional lighting fixture with traditional architectural proportions.

FAQs

Neoclassical column lamps are inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, incorporating classical proportions, fluted shafts, and ornamental capitals such as Corinthian or Ionic motifs.

These lamps are typically constructed using cast gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, alongside contrast materials such as ebonised wood, dark metals, or marble.

Authentic pieces feature finely hand-chased detailing, heavy metal casting, natural patination in recessed areas, and evidence of historical wiring or conversion from oil or candle formats.

Position the lamp on a side table, console, or library desk, and pair it with a tailored silk or pleated shade to create balanced task lighting within contemporary or traditional schemes.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can remove delicate gilding and original patination.
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