Are these original lamps?

These pieces began life as decorative vases rather than lighting fixtures. Artisans later converted them into table lamps to suit modern interiors. This adaptation preserves the antique vessel while allowing it to function as a working light source with modern wiring.

How do I date these lamps?

Dating relies on the stylistic markers of the underlying vase, such as Meiji period Japanese motifs or nineteenth-century Chinese export characteristics. The materials, including bronze, brass, and copper, also provide chronological clues. Sellers often attribute them to broad periods like the Victorian era or the early twentieth century based on manufacturing traits.

Do they come as pairs?

Many listings feature matching pairs of vases converted into lamps, which suit symmetrical placement on side tables or mantelpieces. Single lamp bases also appear in the selection. Pairs usually share identical dimensions, colour palettes, and wirework patterns from the same workshop.

What is Chinese export ware?

Chinese export refers to objects manufactured in China specifically for Western markets during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These pieces often blend traditional Eastern techniques with Western aesthetic preferences. They frequently display decorative schemes intended to appeal to European and American collectors of the period.

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Cloisonne enamel lamps are decorative vessels adapted for modern lighting, offering rich colour and intricate wirework from Chinese and Japanese workshops.

Chinese Cloisonne Twin Handled Lamp Base

1900 - 1920

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Chinese Cloisonne Twin Handled Lamp Base

From Shackladys Antiques

£895

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Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

19th century

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Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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