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19thc Gilt Bronze Classical Urn Lamp
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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19thc Gilt Bronze Classical Urn Lamp

19th century
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19thC Gilt Bronze Classical Urn with Cartouche on a Marble Plinth converted to a table lamp - 14"diam x 30"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp to the Victorian era.

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SA783984
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5736
Description
19thC Gilt Bronze Classical Urn with Cartouche on a Marble Plinth converted to a table lamp - 14"diam x 30"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp to the Victorian era.

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SA783984
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5736
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A 19th-century gilt bronze classical urn mounted as a table lamp on a square marble base with a fringed fabric shade.
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century gilt bronze classical urn mounted as a table lamp on a square marble base with a fringed fabric shade.
19thC Gilt Bronze Classical Urn Lamp
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A 19th-century gilt bronze classical urn mounted as a table lamp on a square marble base with a fringed fabric shade.
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Neoclassical urn lamps draw inspiration from classical antiquity, incorporating motifs from ancient Greek and Roman art such as twin handles, acanthus leaves, and symmetrical vessel forms. Popularised during the Empire and Regency periods, these decorative pieces were often constructed from gilt bronze or ormolu and mounted on stone or marble plinths.

Historically, these lamps were crafted from cast bronze that was mercury-gilded (ormolu) or patinated to create depth. Bases were typically constructed from solid marble, porphyry, or alabaster to support the weight of the metalwork.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display heavy cast bronze construction with precise, hand-chased detailing rather than modern uniform stamping. Original gilding often shows subtle wear on high points and gentle oxidisation in recessed areas, while the structural assembly typically uses hand-threaded rod connections rather than contemporary machine screws.

To style a gilt bronze urn lamp, place it on a modern console table or wooden sideboard to create visual contrast between classical metalwork and clean contemporary lines. Pair the piece with neutral backdrops or minimalist artwork to allow the intricate metal detailing to serve as a focal point.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed metalwork. Avoid using liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or abrasive materials, as these can strip historical gilding and damage natural marble bases.
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