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Late C19th Gilded Ormolu-bronze Empire Style Table Lamp
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for sale €995     $1,080
£850
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Late C19th Gilded Ormolu-bronze Empire Style Table Lamp

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Late C19th gilded ormolu-bronze Empire-style table lamp. Decorated with excellent cast detail, useful larger-scale lamp of campana vase form. Alternating cast panels to the integral stepped plinth base featuring scrolls, laurel wreaths ,ribbons and flower-filled vases together with leaf-cast detail to the foot section. The vase with twin leaf-wrapped handles and female goddess mask decoration, the body cast with amorini and classical scroll detail decoration . The fluted stem onto a leaf-wreath wrapped circular ring.

Quality Empire-style lamp in excellent condition. Has good presence and also of stable, well-balanced design with a weighted base.

Can by re-wired to customer's specification.

H (lamp ex. fitting )19"

Base 6.5" sq.

W( handle to handle)9"

France c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Gilded Bronze Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 03628913
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Cast panels with stippled grounds: fine French casting of the period.
Darker oxidisation settled into the lower recesses: natural ageing to the gilding.
Ribbon-tied laurel wreaths and classical masks: popular Empire revival style around 1900.
Sectional bronze assembly: standard construction for lamps and garnitures of this date.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.2601cm (19.00")
Width
16.51cm (6.50")
Depth
16.51cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA375559
Dealers Internal Reference
ML1511
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
Late C19th gilded ormolu-bronze Empire-style table lamp. Decorated with excellent cast detail, useful larger-scale lamp of campana vase form.
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Alternating cast panels to the integral stepped plinth base featuring scrolls, laurel wreaths ,ribbons and flower-filled vases together with leaf-cast detail to the foot section.
M Lees and Sons

The vase with twin leaf-wrapped handles and female goddess mask decoration, the body cast with amorini and classical scroll detail decoration . The fluted stem onto a leaf-wreath wrapped circular ring.

fig 1. Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade.
fig 1. Late C19th Gilded Ormolu-bronze Empire Style Table Lamp

Quality Empire-style lamp in excellent condition. Has good presence and also of stable, well-balanced design with a weighted base.

Can by re-wired to customer's specification.

H (lamp ex. fitting )19"

Base 6.5" sq.

W( handle to handle)9"

France c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Gilded Bronze Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 03628913
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Cast panels with stippled grounds: fine French casting of the period.
Darker oxidisation settled into the lower recesses: natural ageing to the gilding.
Ribbon-tied laurel wreaths and classical masks: popular Empire revival style around 1900.
Sectional bronze assembly: standard construction for lamps and garnitures of this date.

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.

Height
48.2601cm (19.00")
Width
16.51cm (6.50")
Depth
16.51cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA375559
Dealers Internal Ref
ML1511
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade.

Late C19th Gilded Ormolu-bronze Empire Style Table Lamp

Archive II Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View II
Archive III Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade.
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Archive VI Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View VI
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Archive IX Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View IX
Archive X Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View X
Archive XI Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View XI
Archive XII Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. View XII
Archive XIII Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade. 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 370
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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Late 19th-century gilded bronze Empire style table lamp featuring a classical urn base with relief work and a fringed shade.
Late C19th gilded ormolu-bronze Empire style table lamp
Ref: SA375559
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Ormolu, Fabric
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn body, Ribbon and wreath relief, Scroll handles, Tassel fringe shade
  • SizeH 48.2601 cm (19 in) x W 16.51 cm (7 in) x D 16.51 cm (7 in)

This late nineteenth-century French Empire-style table lamp is formed from gilded ormolu-bronze and finished in a rich metallic gold colour. The large-scale campana urn body displays twin leaf-wrapped scroll handles, female mask decoration, amorini in relief, and classical scroll details, rising via a fluted stem from a leaf-wreath wrapped circular ring. Beneath, the integral stepped plinth base carries cast panels with laurel wreaths, ribbons, flower-filled vases, and leaf-cast foot mouldings, while an off-white patterned fabric shade trimmed with a matching tassel fringe tops the piece. The overall dimensions measure 48 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Suitable for domestic interiors today, this substantial lamp provides functional illumination and classical decorative presence placed upon a large sideboard top, console table, or heavy mahogany desk in a living room, hallway, or study. The stable, well-balanced weighted base supports secure everyday positioning, and the electrical fittings can be adapted to modern requirements for practical modern use.

FAQs

Empire style lighting draws heavy inspiration from classical Greco-Roman motifs, featuring symmetrical structures, urn silhouettes, laurel wreaths, and gilded metal components.

These lamps were typically cast in solid bronze and finished with mercury gilding or fine gold lacquer, often mounted on brass or marble pedestals.

Authentic pieces feature detailed relief casting, crisp hand-chasing, heavy overall weight due to solid metal construction, and gentle natural oxidisation or surface wear.

Position the lamp on a minimalist sideboard, console, or dark wood desk to serve as a focal statement piece that bridges historic detail with clean modern lines.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, and abrasive polishes that can strip delicate historic gilding.
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