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Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

1900 - 1920
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This is a pair of antique decorative lamps. An English, bronze table light with ancient Roman influence from the famous Townley Vase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superb bronze homage to the Townley Vase, a large Roman vase of the 2nd Century CE. The marble vase with krater overtones was discovered in 1773 beneath a villa south east of Rome. It was sold to the British Museum in 1805.

Striking lamps with a fascinating historical influence

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Attractive bronze presents wonderful amber tones

Distinctive volute handles and high relief decoration

The bulbous form accentuated with a relief scene of Pan and Bacchus dancing

Wonderfully heavy lamp bases with a weight of 6.67 kg (14.7 lb)

Supplied with quality shades, bulbs and a bayonet light fitting

Generous length of quality cable with British Standard compliant 3-pin plug

This is a dashing pair of antique decorative lamps. Accentuated with a Bacchic scene of dancing revellers, the classical taste will appeal to collectors of historic interest. Delivered polished and ready to illuminate.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')

Base Width: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Base Depth: 18cm (7'')

Base Height: 47cm (18.5'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.7963

Physical Dimensions
Height
61.5cm (24.21")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Bronze Townley Vase Lamps to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA873574
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7963
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Description
This is a pair of antique decorative lamps.
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An English, bronze table light with ancient Roman influence from the famous Townley Vase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Superb bronze homage to the Townley Vase, a large Roman vase of the 2nd Century CE. The marble vase with krater overtones was discovered in 1773 beneath a villa south east of Rome. It was sold to the British Museum in 1805.

fig 1. A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

Striking lamps with a fascinating historical influence

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Attractive bronze presents wonderful amber tones

Distinctive volute handles and high relief decoration

fig 2. A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

The bulbous form accentuated with a relief scene of Pan and Bacchus dancing

Wonderfully heavy lamp bases with a weight of 6.67 kg (14.7 lb)

Supplied with quality shades, bulbs and a bayonet light fitting

fig 3. A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

Generous length of quality cable with British Standard compliant 3-pin plug

This is a dashing pair of antique decorative lamps. Accentuated with a Bacchic scene of dancing revellers, the classical taste will appeal to collectors of historic interest. Delivered polished and ready to illuminate.

fig 4. A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')

Base Width: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Base Depth: 18cm (7'')

Base Height: 47cm (18.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7963

Height
61.5cm (24.21")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Bronze Townley Vase Lamps to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA873574
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7963
London Fine Antiques
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A symmetrical pair of Victorian bronze table lamps shaped as relief-carved Townley vases, topped with navy blue velvet drum shades.
Pair Of Antique Decorative Lamps, Bronze, Table Light, Townley Vase, Victorian
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A Townley Vase style lamp is a decorative light fixture featuring a base shaped after the famous 2nd-century Roman marble urn discovered by Charles Townley. Popularised during the 19th-century Classical Revival, these pieces feature relief carvings depicting classical mythological scenes.

These fixtures were predominantly cast in solid bronze, spelter, or patinated brass using lost-wax or sand-casting methods. Bases often featured weighted internal structures or pedestal feet to support the cast metal frame.

Authentic 19th-century bronze pieces display age-appropriate patination, crisp metal casting, and hand-finished relief detailing. Heavy visual weight, threaded metal joints, and historical adaptation for electrical wiring are also common characteristics.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a dining room sideboard or entryway console table creates visual structure and classical symmetry. Pairing dark patinated metal with rich velvet or modern linen shades bridges historical metalwork with modern soft furnishings.

Dust the bronze regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners that strip the patination. Periodically applying a light coat of microcrystalline wax preserves the metal surface from atmospheric oxidisation.
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