Are these lamps converted from oil lamps?

Many nineteenth-century lighting pieces began as oil lamps using burnished brass fonts and ceramic reservoirs before receiving later electrical conversions. Collectors frequently encounter pieces where the original burner mechanism has been adapted to house modern wiring and lamp holders.

How do I clean a bronze lamp?

Dust metal figures gently with a soft, dry brush to preserve the underlying patina and any delicate cold-painted surface details. Avoid commercial metal polishes, as abrasive compounds strip away the historical finish and diminish the value of the casting.

What is the difference between bronze and spelter?

Bronze is a durable copper alloy that accepts fine chisel work and holds a deep, natural patination over decades of handling. Spelter is a softer zinc alloy that feels lighter in the hand and relies on applied surface paints to simulate the appearance of true bronze.

How do I identify the period?

Nineteenth-century pieces often display neoclassical or French Second Empire styling, with cast signatures from known foundry sculptors on the base. Construction clues, such as threaded brass fittings, heavy marble plinths, and hand-mixed porcelain glazes, point directly to the Victorian era.

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A victorian figural table lamp combines sculpture and illumination, offering collectors cast metal or porcelain human and allegorical figures paired with period oil or electric fittings.

19th century

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19th Century Gilded Bronze Figure of Young Girl Blowing a Kiss / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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1900 - 1920

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Large Painted Spelter Table Lamp

From The Antique Shop

£325

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Pair Bronze Figural Lamps on China Bases

1900 - 1920

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Pair Bronze Figural Lamps on China Bases

From Martlesham Antiques

£4,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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