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Late C19th/early C20th Queen Anne Period Revival Black Lacquer Decorated Torchere .
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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/early C20th Queen Anne Period Revival Black Lacquer Decorated Torchere .

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th / early C20th Queen Anne period revival black lacquer decorated torchere .

Smart lacquered torchere in the early C18th Queen Anne period style . Raised on a tripod base with shaped inverted legs and scroll feet , a swollen turned vase pillar column fitted with a circular top having a turned raised rim edge .

The lacquer work decorated in the traditional style with floral sprigs , flower-heads and feathers in red and gold .

In excellent original condition with only minor wear to surface and decoration.

A smart copy of an important and rare Queen Anne period torchere , candle or flower-stand .

H 52”

W 11” (top)

D 11”

England c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Black Lacquer Torchere Stand to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07665323
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Hand-painted gilt foliage and insects: Edwardian japanned decoration.
Fine surface scratches across the dished top: natural signs of domestic use.
Turned baluster pillar and scroll-ended tripod legs: Queen Anne revival design.
Gilding rubbed thin along the raised rim: honest wear from handling.

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
130cm (51.18")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA952189
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2212
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 / early C20th Queen Anne period revival black lacquer decorated torchere .

Smart lacquered torchere in the early C18th Queen Anne period style .

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Raised on a tripod base with shaped inverted legs and scroll feet , a swollen turned vase pillar column fitted with a circular top having a turned raised rim edge.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base.
fig 1. Late C19th/early C20th Queen Anne Period Revival Black Lacquer Decorated Torchere .

The lacquer work decorated in the traditional style with floral sprigs , flower-heads and feathers in red and gold .

In excellent original condition with only minor wear to surface and decoration.

A smart copy of an important and rare Queen Anne period torchere , candle or flower-stand .

H 52”

W 11” (top)

D 11”

England c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Black Lacquer Torchere Stand to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 07665323
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Hand-painted gilt foliage and insects: Edwardian japanned decoration.
Fine surface scratches across the dished top: natural signs of domestic use.
Turned baluster pillar and scroll-ended tripod legs: Queen Anne revival design.
Gilding rubbed thin along the raised rim: honest wear from handling.

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
130cm (51.18")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952189
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2212
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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A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base.
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Archive I A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base.

Late C19th/early C20th Queen Anne Period Revival Black Lacquer Decorated Torchere .

Archive II A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View II
Archive III A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View III
Archive IV A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View IV
Archive V A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View V
Archive VI A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View VI
Archive VII A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View VII
Archive VIII A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base. View VIII
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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
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base.
Late C19th/early C20th Queen Anne period revival black lacquer decorated torchere .
Ref: SA952189
A black lacquered wooden torchere stand featuring gilt floral chinoiserie decoration, a turned central shaft, and a tripod base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPlant Stands & Torcheres
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsJapanned floral decoration, Turned central shaft, Tripod pad feet, Circular dish top
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This late nineteenth or early twentieth-century Queen Anne period revival torchere stands as a decorative plant stand or candle holder in black lacquer and gold leaf. The wooden piece exhibits traditional japanned floral decoration, a turned central shaft, and tripod pad feet beneath a circular dish top. The black finish incorporates red and gold floral sprigs, flower-heads, and feather motifs, complemented by minor surface wear. The piece measures 130 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. Ideal for placement in an empty corner, it suits English Country House interiors as a functional display stand for plants, flowers, or ornaments.

FAQs

Originally developed in seventeenth-century France, a torchere is a tall, narrow stand designed to elevate candleholders, oil lamps, or braziers above head level to illuminate a room. By the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, revival styles adapted these forms into decorative accent pedestals for displaying plants, sculpture, or ceramics.

Japanned torcheres were typically crafted from hardwoods such as beech or pine, which were built up with multiple layers of dark lacquer or oil-based varnish to mimic East Asian lacquer. Hand-painted decoration using metallic powders, gold leaf, and mineral pigments was then applied to create floral or Chinoiserie scenes.

Authentic late nineteenth and early twentieth-century revival pieces display hand-painted detailing rather than modern printed transfers. Inspection of the underside usually reveals natural wood grain, turned column construction joints, and fine crazing or micro-cracking in the lacquer varnish consistent with natural aging.

A black lacquer torchere functions well in unused alcoves, corners, or alongside low seating as a plant stand or display pedestal. Its dark finish and gilded detailing contrast effectively against contemporary neutral walls, adding height and visual structure to a room layout.

Maintain lacquered surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical polishers, water, or solvent cleaners that can strip or cloud the lacquer film, and position the stand away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading.
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