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Fine French Empire Ormolu and Gilt Metal Empire Lamp
A Brookes
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Fine French Empire Ormolu and Gilt Metal Empire Lamp

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Fine ormolu and gilt metal Empire table lamp in excellent condition with a tall Corinthian column and decorative square base. C.1870

Rewired and PAT tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this French Empire Ormolu Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA410366
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Description
Fine ormolu and gilt metal Empire table lamp in excellent condition with a tall Corinthian column and decorative square base. C.1870

Rewired and PAT tested

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this French Empire Ormolu Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA410366
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A French Empire table lamp featuring a square gilt ormolu pedestal base, fluted black column shaft, acanthus leaf mounts, and a white pleated fabric shade.
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Fine French Empire Ormolu and gilt metal empire lamp

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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

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Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A French Empire table lamp featuring a square gilt ormolu pedestal base, fluted black column shaft, acanthus leaf mounts, and a white pleated fabric shade.
Fine French Empire Ormolu and gilt metal empire lamp
Ref: SA410366
A French Empire table lamp featuring a square gilt ormolu pedestal base, fluted black column shaft, acanthus leaf mounts, and a white pleated fabric shade.
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French Empire lighting emerged during the early nineteenth century, featuring classical Neoclassical elements such as fluted columns, laurel wreaths, and detailed gilt ormolu mounts inspired by ancient Roman and Greek design.

Lamps from this period were crafted using cast bronze with gilded ormolu finishes, patinated metals, and heavy brass bases to provide stability and detail.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast metal construction, mercury gilding techniques, intricate hand-chased motifs, and evidence of historical adaptions from candle or oil power to electrical wiring.

Positioning an Empire table lamp on a sideboard, desk, or console table introduces architectural symmetry and a rich metallic accent within modern or traditional decor.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding water, chemical detergents, and metal polishes that can strip delicate historical gilding and patination.
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