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Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825

Offered by: Acroterion

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;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.