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Beautiful 19th C Ormolu & Opaline Table Lamp
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Beautiful 19th C Ormolu & Opaline Table Lamp

19th century
Sold 28 May 2026 · William James Antiques
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A beautiful high quality 19th century table lamp in opaline glass with ormolu gilt mounts. A striking lamp in super condition throughout. Converted from oil, re-wired and PAT tested. English, Circa 1860.

Dimensions: Height: 52 cm - 20 1/2 Inches, Width: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches, Depth: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Ormolu Opaline Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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SA1049210
Description
A beautiful high quality 19th century table lamp in opaline glass with ormolu gilt mounts. A striking lamp in super condition throughout. Converted from oil, re-wired and PAT tested. English, Circa 1860.

Dimensions: Height: 52 cm - 20 1/2 Inches, Width: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches, Depth: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Ormolu Opaline Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1049210
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings. SOLD28 MAY 26
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Archive I An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings. SOLD28 MAY 26

Beautiful 19th C Ormolu & Opaline Table Lamp

Archive II An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings. View II
Archive III An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings. View III
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings.
Beautiful 19th C Ormolu & Opaline Table Lamp
Ref: SA1049210
An antique table lamp featuring a blue and white striped opaline glass stem mounted on a square ormolu base with cast brass fittings.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Period
  • MaterialOpaline Glass, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFluted opaline glass, Cast ormolu mounts, Square stepped base, Gilded brass collar
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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Nineteenth-century ormolu and opaline lighting typically combines fire-gilt bronze mounts with translucent opaline glass bodies, often featuring hand-blown forms and delicate colour accents characteristic of the period.

These pieces were constructed using mercury-gilded or cast brass mounts, known as ormolu, paired with hand-blown opaline glass stems or reservoirs, assembled with threaded rods and traditional fasteners.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy fire-gilded bronze with chiselled details, hand-blown glass with natural irregularities and pontil marks, and period-appropriate internal wiring or fittings.

This lamp serves as a sophisticated focal point on a credenza or desk, introducing a blend of metallic warmth and coloured glass that complements both traditional and contemporary schemes.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the ormolu and glass to preserve the original finish and delicate patination.
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