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Early C19th Patinated Brass Classical Column Table Lamp .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Early C19th Patinated Brass Classical Column Table Lamp .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th patinated brass classical column table lamp.

Interesting classical design table lamp having a well-detailed cast shaft with spiral decoration, featuring swans or birds designs with floral interspersed motifs .Resonant of the ancient spirally-decorated marble victory columns of the Roman emperors Trajan and Marcus Aurelius , and latterly the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

The cast stylised corinthian capital top with cast leaf and caulicoli detail .

The shaft onto a chased detail ring base mounted upon a stepped block plinth base . The sides each decorated with cast reliefs of classical design, two featuring Ancient Greek or Roman female musicians seated in Klismos chairs . A further cast band of classical leaf motif decoration below.

The whole mounted upon an ebonised wooden slip base .

An impressive and rare model classical column lamp base with an atmospherically patinated and aged surface and colour .

H (including fitting) 23”

W 5”

D 5”

England or France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Brass Classical Column Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07902161
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Applied classical relief figures on the pedestal: nineteenth-century casting methods.
Natural wear through the dark patination: many decades of handling and polishing.
White polish residue in deep crevices: long-term domestic maintenance.
Drilled cord hole and modern brass bayonet fitting: later electrical conversion.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA986023
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 235
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
Early C19th patinated brass classical column table lamp.
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Interesting classical design table lamp having a well-detailed cast shaft with spiral decoration, featuring swans or birds designs with floral interspersed motifs.
M Lees and Sons

.Resonant of the ancient spirally-decorated marble victory columns of the Roman emperors Trajan and Marcus Aurelius , and latterly the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century patinated brass table lamp featuring a Corinthian capital, embossed shaft, and winged relief figure on a square stepped base.
fig 1. Early C19th Patinated Brass Classical Column Table Lamp .

The cast stylised corinthian capital top with cast leaf and caulicoli detail .

The shaft onto a chased detail ring base mounted upon a stepped block plinth base . The sides each decorated with cast reliefs of classical design, two featuring Ancient Greek or Roman female musicians seated in Klismos chairs . A further cast band of classical leaf motif decoration below.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century patinated brass table lamp featuring a Corinthian capital, embossed shaft, and winged relief figure on a square stepped base.
fig 2. Early C19th Patinated Brass Classical Column Table Lamp .

The whole mounted upon an ebonised wooden slip base .

An impressive and rare model classical column lamp base with an atmospherically patinated and aged surface and colour .

H (including fitting) 23”

W 5”

D 5”

England or France c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Brass Classical Column Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07902161
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Applied classical relief figures on the pedestal: nineteenth-century casting methods.
Natural wear through the dark patination: many decades of handling and polishing.
White polish residue in deep crevices: long-term domestic maintenance.
Drilled cord hole and modern brass bayonet fitting: later electrical conversion.

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
57cm (22.44")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986023
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 235
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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Archive I An early nineteenth-century patinated brass table lamp featuring a Corinthian capital, embossed shaft, and winged relief figure on a square stepped base.

Early C19th Patinated Brass Classical Column Table Lamp .

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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 369
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An early nineteenth-century patinated brass table lamp featuring a Corinthian capital, embossed shaft, and winged relief figure on a square stepped base.
Early C19th patinated brass classical column table lamp .
Ref: SA986023
An early nineteenth-century patinated brass table lamp featuring a Corinthian capital, embossed shaft, and winged relief figure on a square stepped base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBrass, Patinated Brass
  • ColourDark Brass
  • MotifsCorinthian capital, Winged figure relief, Scrollwork shaft, Stepped square base
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century Neoclassical table lamp takes the form of a classical column, constructed from patinated dark brass with an aged surface finish. The piece incorporates a cast stylised Corinthian capital at the top, a column shaft decorated with spiral bands of birds and floral motifs, a chased ring base, and a stepped square plinth base mounted on an ebonised wooden slip. The sides of the square base display cast classical reliefs featuring winged figures, while the lower section includes a band of leaf motif decoration. Measuring 57 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this lamp is suited for placement on a sideboard top or desk within a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Classical column table lamps feature architectural proportions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman orders, such as Corinthian or Ionic capitals, mounted on stepped pedestal bases. Popularised during the Regency and Empire periods, these designs transposed classical architectural elements into functional metalwork lighting.

These lamps were typically cast in solid brass, bronze, or spelter, featuring hand-chased relief detail and weighted bases for stability. Originally manufactured as oil or fluid lamps, many were converted to electrical fitments during the twentieth century while retaining their original metal patination.

Authentic period examples display internal cast seams inside the base, hand-chased decorative detail rather than modern uniform stamping, and natural oxidisation within receded crevices. Evidence of historical burner conversion, such as sealed filling holes or adaptors, also indicates early nineteenth-century manufacture.

Position the lamp on a modern sideboard, console, or dark wood desk to create an architectural focal point. Pairing the patinated brass finish with a tailored silk or linen drum shade balances traditional ornamentation with clean modern lines.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft lint-free cloth or soft-bristle brush to clear receded detail without scratching the metal surface. Avoid abrasive metal polishes and chemical solvents, as these strip away historical patination and compromise the original finish.
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