Cairoware Mamluk Revival Pierced Brass Floor Lamp with Calligraphic Script

Name: Cairoware Mamluk Revival Pierced Brass Floor Lamp with Calligraphic Script
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA691696
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Description

A fine 19th century Cairoware Mamluk revival Islamic brass floor lamp, probably of Syrian or Egyptian craftsmanship for the Persian market, with ornate and intricate overall pierced and engraved decoration of spiralling Persian calligraphic bands and cartouches within multiple cross-hatched borders.

In very good overall condition. The sectional construction with old lead solder repairs, the flaring rim section is removable and interestingly has an idiosyncratic internal support/repair using a section of the aluminium casing of a vintage Type 155 rocket (probably from the 1960's or 70's).

The lamp would originally been for use with candles, this example has not been converted for electricity.

Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA691696

Description

fig 1. Cairoware Mamluk revival pierced brass floor lamp with calligraphic script — fig 1. Cairoware Mamluk Revival Pierced Brass Floor Lamp with Calligraphic Script

In very good overall condition. The sectional construction with old lead solder repairs, the flaring rim section is removable and interestingly has an idiosyncratic internal support/repair using a section of the aluminium casing of a vintage Type 155 rocket (probably from the 1960's or 70's).

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The lamp would originally been for use with candles, this example has not been converted for electricity.

Hand of Glory

Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.