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Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
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Description
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-cast ormolu bronze capitals atop gilt-metal fluted shafts on ormolu bead-twisted-rope Attic bases and flat and reverse anthemion-frieze stepped plinths. Newly French wired with twisted silk cords and phenolic plugs to solid brass single socket knob-turn fittings with shade harps.
Provenance: Private collection, Rome, Italy. -
More Information
Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Ormolu bronze, gilt-metal, brass Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. General gilt-wear to touchpoints, and minor denting to reverse or 'cord-side' of column shafts, presents beautifully. Creation Date: circa 1825 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Classical, Traditional, Neoclassical Incollect Reference #: 725461 -
Dimensions
W. 6.25 in; H. 31.13 in; D. 6.25 in; H.2. 19.5 in; W. 15.88 cm; H. 79.07 cm; D. 15.88 cm; H.2. 49.53 cm;
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