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A Pair of 19th C Gilt Brass Mounted Cantonese Vases Circa 1880
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A Pair of 19th C Gilt Brass Mounted Cantonese Vases Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 2 September 2024 · Macintosh Antiques
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A pair of 19th c gilt brass mounted Cantonese Vases circa 1880 decorated in a famille rose palette . Re wired with antique style double twist bronze flex and PAT tested .

Size : 7 inches diameter 21 inches high overall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Cantonese Porcelain Table Lamps to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1029597
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4007
Description
A pair of 19th c gilt brass mounted Cantonese Vases circa 1880 decorated in a famille rose palette . Re wired with antique style double twist bronze flex and PAT tested .

Size : 7 inches diameter 21 inches high overall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Cantonese Porcelain Table Lamps to the 1880s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1029597
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4007
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of 19th C Gilt Brass Mounted Cantonese Vases Circa 1880

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts. View VI
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Macintosh Antiques

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Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts.
A pair of 19th c gilt brass mounted Cantonese Vases circa 1880
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A pair of 19th-century Cantonese porcelain vases converted into table lamps, featuring hand-painted figurative panels and gilt brass mounts.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt Brass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFigurative panels, Floral borders, Gilt brass mounts, Gilt animal mask handles
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

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Cantonese porcelain, particularly from the Qing Dynasty, was produced in Guangzhou for export to Western markets. It is characterised by vibrant enamel palettes, notably the rose family colours, depicting traditional court scenes and floral motifs.

These items utilise high-fired Chinese hard-paste porcelain decorated with overglaze polychrome enamels, often referred to as famille rose. In Western contexts during the 19th century, these vases were frequently fitted with cast gilt brass mounts to adapt them for use as luxury household lighting.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted detailing with characteristic craquelure, subtle pigment variations, and period-appropriate hand-chased brass mounts. The wiring is usually a modern addition, but the ceramic body and metal mounts should display consistent age-related patina and wear.

These statement lighting pieces function effectively as focal points on sideboards, consoles, or bedside tables. They contrast well against neutral walls or dark, moody interior schemes, adding a layer of historical texture and refined colour.

Dust the porcelain gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners that can damage the delicate overglaze enamels. The brass mounts can be maintained with a soft brush, avoiding abrasive polishes that might strip the historic patination.
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