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Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
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Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century

19th century
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Description

An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date.

The pair are of baluster form with twin ormolu handles and ormolu cartouches, raised on circular socles and plinths with ormolu mounts and toupie feet.

They are delightful objects which will look fabulous in any surroundings.

They were later converted to electricity from urns in the early 19th Century.

Condition:

In really excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and professionally rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 44 x Width 13 x Depth 11

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 4 inches

Siena Marble

The natural beauty of Italian Siena marble has been prized for its luster and natural beauty throughout history. Giallo Siena marble was formed eons ago when limestone was subjected to intense pressure and heat. The calcite crystals formed like millions of tiny gems locked together, giving the natural Giallo Siena marble its beautiful luster.

Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

Our reference: A2934

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these Siena Marble Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA946985
Dealers Internal Reference
A2934
Description
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date.
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The pair are of baluster form with twin ormolu handles and ormolu cartouches, raised on circular socles and plinths with ormolu mounts and toupie feet.
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fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French urn-form Siena marble table lamps featuring detailed gilt bronze mounts and handles.
fig 1. Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century

They are delightful objects which will look fabulous in any surroundings.

They were later converted to electricity from urns in the early 19th Century.

Condition:

In really excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and professionally rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century French urn-form Siena marble table lamps featuring detailed gilt bronze mounts and handles.
fig 2. Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century

Dimensions in cm:

Height 44 x Width 13 x Depth 11

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 4 inches

Siena Marble

The natural beauty of Italian Siena marble has been prized for its luster and natural beauty throughout history. Giallo Siena marble was formed eons ago when limestone was subjected to intense pressure and heat. The calcite crystals formed like millions of tiny gems locked together, giving the natural Giallo Siena marble its beautiful luster.

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century French urn-form Siena marble table lamps featuring detailed gilt bronze mounts and handles.
fig 3. Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century

Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

Our reference: A2934

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Siena Marble Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA946985
Dealers Internal Ref
A2934
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A pair of 19th-century French urn-form Siena marble table lamps featuring detailed gilt bronze mounts and handles.
Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
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French Neoclassical lighting gained prominence during the late 18th and 19th centuries, drawing design inspiration from Greco-Roman antiquity. Artisans adapted traditional urn shapes into decorative lighting bases, combining imported Italian marble with sculpted gilded metalwork.

These pieces typically combine carved natural stone, such as yellow Siena or green serpentine marble, with gilt bronze known as ormolu. Ormolu involves applying a gold-mercury amalgam to bronze, producing a detailed and durable gilded surface finish.

Authentic period pieces feature substantial weight due to solid stone construction, fine hand-chased details on the metal mounts, and natural variation in the marble grain. Historical examples often show signs of conversion from oil or gas fittings to early electrical sockets.

Position a matching pair symmetrically on a dining room sideboard, hallway console table, or wide mantelpiece to create balanced structure. The rich yellow tones of Siena marble pair effectively with neutral wall finishes and dark wood cabinetry.

Clean the marble surfaces using a soft cloth dampened with pH-neutral water and mild soap, avoiding acidic solutions that etch natural stone. Dust the gilded bronze mounts gently with a dry brush and refrain from using abrasive metal polishes, which strip historical gilding.
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