Victorian French Bronze Parlor Table Lamp with Dome Shade, 1850

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A handsome french bronze parlor table lamp dating to the mid-19th century, distinguished by its richly modelled form and elegant … Read more A handsome french bronze parlor table lamp dating to the mid-19th century, distinguished by its richly modelled form and elegant early victorian decorative character. The sculptural bronze body displays an elaborate combination of scrolling and foliate ornament, giving the lamp a distinctly architectural presence. Its warm aged bronze surface has developed an attractive natural patina that enhances the relief decoration and contributes to the character expected of a piece of this age. Surmounted by a traditional domed shade, the lamp has a balanced, classically proportioned silhouette. The decorative treatment anticipates some of the flowing naturalistic forms that would become increasingly prominent in later arts & crafts and art nouveau design. The lamp retains a switched b22 bayonet bulb holder and has been adapted for electric illumination. A decorative antique accent particularly suited to a library, drawing room, study, bedside or traditionally furnished interior. Origin: france period: mid-19th century, circa 1850 style: victorian / rococo revival type: parlor table lamp materials: bronze finish: naturally aged bronze shade: dome bulb fitting: b22 bayonet number of lights: 1 original/reproduction: antique original measurements displayed in photos condition beautiful antique condition with natural patination and minor age-related wear consistent with its age. No known faults reported.
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less