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Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps
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Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps

19th century
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A very good quality pair of 19th century Paris porcelain vases or lamps. Each depicting classical Roman figures with a burgundy ground.

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Paris Porcelain Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

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52cm (20.47")
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SA936532
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SKU00001349
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Description
A very good quality pair of 19th century Paris porcelain vases or lamps. Each depicting classical Roman figures with a burgundy ground.
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Paris Porcelain Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA936532
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001349
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents.

Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents. View IV
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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East Sussex
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A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents.
Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps
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A pair of 19th-century French Paris porcelain vase-form table lamps featuring a deep crimson glaze, classical hand-painted figures, and gilded accents.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialPorcelain, Brass
  • ColourCrimson and Gold
  • MotifsGreek key border, Classical figures, Baluster vase shape, Burnished gilding
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in)

This pair of nineteenth century French Paris porcelain table lamps adapts classical baluster vases into functional lighting. Each lamp displays a rich crimson glaze across its body, contrasted with burnished gilding on the flared base, shoulder band, and top collar, alongside a Greek key border painted in purple below the neck. Hand-painted classical Roman figures stand above gold-leaf decorative motifs on the central body, while polished brass hardware tops each piece with a turned finial and double-bulb cluster. Standing 52 cm high, the lamps measure a practical size for placement on a sideboard or large console table. They integrate well into traditional or chateau-inspired interiors, providing functional illumination while serving as sculptural decorative objects in a living room, hallway, or dining space. The sturdy brass fittings and heavy porcelain construction ensure stability for everyday use in domestic settings.

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Paris porcelain, often known as Vieux Paris, refers to hard-paste porcelain produced by over thirty independent artisan workshops in and around Paris from the late 18th century through the 19th century. Known for intricate hand-painted detail and extensive gilding, these pieces catered to aristocratic and wealthy clients across Europe.

The lamp bodies are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, finished with hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration and burnished gold leaf gilding. The electrical sockets, stem columns, and base mountings are traditionally composed of cast brass or gilt bronze.

Authentic Paris porcelain is frequently unmarked on the underside, as individual Parisian factories often refrained from using factory marks to avoid trade restrictions. Look for fine hand-painted enamel details, heavy burnished leaf gilding, and minor surface irregularities consistent with 19th-century kiln firing techniques.

Position them symmetrically on a long console table or sideboard to anchor the space with visual balance. Pair them with neutral lampshades and modern contemporary art to create a curated contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern design.

Dust the porcelain porcelain surfaces gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid damp wiping or chemical cleaners on gilt areas, as rubbing can thin or lift delicate gold leaf detailing over time; ensure internal electrical wiring is routinely checked by a qualified electrician.
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