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
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 .
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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 .
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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.
Internal Ref: ML 235