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Late C19th French Patinated Bronze , Gilded Ormolu Bronze and Marble Empire Design Table Lamp .
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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 French Patinated Bronze , Gilded Ormolu Bronze and Marble Empire Design Table Lamp .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th French patinated bronze ,gilded ormolu and marble Empire design table lamp.

The fluted bronze classical column shaft surmounted with a gilded lotus-flower cap with adjustable height shade-holder above and twin branch bulb-holders.

The tapering architectural column terminating with a cast ormolu ‘laurel leaf ‘ ring onto a stepped block base of highly-figured and striated ‘rouge griotte’ marble with applied panels of intricately cast of gilded ormolu bronze and a band of cast ‘stiff-leaf’ decoration . The whole raised on compressed ormolu ‘bun’ feet .

Minor historic chips to the marble base .

Has been rewired and tested , using traditional style cotton-covered flex with an online switch .

A highly decorative classically-inspired table lamp of good scale and proportions.

H (column) 17”

H (overall) 29”

W 6”

D 6”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05967963
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Cast and chased gilt bronze mounts: fine French metalwork of the late nineteenth century.
Softening and darkening in the gilded recesses: decades of handling and cleaning.
Rouge griotte marble plinth: favourite decorative stone of the French Third Republic.
Milled brass thumb screw on the riser: standard late nineteenth-century mechanical hardware.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA709709
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 207
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 French patinated bronze ,gilded ormolu and marble Empire design table lamp.
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The fluted bronze classical column shaft surmounted with a gilded lotus-flower cap with adjustable height shade-holder above and twin branch bulb-holders.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. Late 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a dark patinated bronze fluted column on a red marble base with gilded ormolu accents.
fig 1. Late C19th French Patinated Bronze , Gilded Ormolu Bronze and Marble Empire Design Table Lamp .

The tapering architectural column terminating with a cast ormolu ‘laurel leaf ‘ ring onto a stepped block base of highly-figured and striated ‘rouge griotte’ marble with applied panels of intricately cast of gilded ormolu bronze and a band of cast ‘stiff-leaf’ decoration . The whole raised on compressed ormolu ‘bun’ feet .

fig 2. Late 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a dark patinated bronze fluted column on a red marble base with gilded ormolu accents.
fig 2. Late C19th French Patinated Bronze , Gilded Ormolu Bronze and Marble Empire Design Table Lamp .

Minor historic chips to the marble base .

Has been rewired and tested , using traditional style cotton-covered flex with an online switch .

A highly decorative classically-inspired table lamp of good scale and proportions.

H (column) 17”

H (overall) 29”

W 6”

D 6”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 05967963
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Cast and chased gilt bronze mounts: fine French metalwork of the late nineteenth century.
Softening and darkening in the gilded recesses: decades of handling and cleaning.
Rouge griotte marble plinth: favourite decorative stone of the French Third Republic.
Milled brass thumb screw on the riser: standard late nineteenth-century mechanical hardware.

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
42cm (16.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA709709
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 207
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 French Empire style table lamp featuring a dark patinated bronze fluted column on a red marble base with gilded ormolu accents.

Late C19th French Patinated Bronze , Gilded Ormolu Bronze and Marble Empire Design Table Lamp .

Archive II Late 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a dark patinated bronze fluted column on a red marble base with gilded ormolu accents. View II
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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
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Late 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a dark patinated bronze fluted column on a red marble base with gilded ormolu accents.
Late C19th French patinated bronze , gilded ormolu bronze and marble Empire design table lamp .
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Red Marble
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsFluted column stem, Acanthus leaf capital, Red marble plinth, Egg-and-dart moulding
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This late nineteenth-century French Empire style table lamp is made from dark patinated bronze, gilded ormolu bronze, and red marble. The classical design incorporates a fluted column shaft with a gilded lotus-flower capital, twin branch bulb-holders, an adjustable height shade-holder, and a cast laurel leaf ring. The stepped block base features highly-figured and striated rouge griotte marble, applied panels of cast ormolu bronze, a band of stiff-leaf decoration, and compressed ormolu bun feet, showing minor historic chips to the marble base. Rewired and tested with traditional style cotton-covered flex and an inline switch, the lamp stands 42 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. It functions effectively placed upon a gentleman's library desk, a living room sideboard top, or an entrance hall console table.

FAQs

French Empire style lighting emerged in the early 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from ancient Roman and Greek architecture. Key characteristics include classical column forms, contrasting patinated dark bronze with gilded ormolu accents, and solid marble plinth bases.

Authentic late 19th-century French table lamps commonly combine dark patinated bronze for column shafts with chiseled gilt-bronze mounts. Bases frequently feature solid marble plinths, such as Rouge Royale or Griotte varieties, providing both structural stability and colour contrast.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze with hand-chased details on gilt elements, visible casting marks on interior surfaces, and genuine age-related patination. The presence of internal threaded iron rods holding the marble base together, alongside historical electrical conversions, also helps confirm age.

Position the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or executive desk to create a focal point. Pair it with a tailored neutral shade to soften the dark patinated bronze while highlighting the gilded metalwork.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush to clean recessed mouldings. Avoid chemical solvents or abrasive metal polishes on gilt ormolu and marble surfaces, as these can strip historic patination and damage polished stone.
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