A Superb Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamp by C.R. Dibben of Sloane Street
£1,350.00
Description
An elegant 19th-century Colbot ceramic oil lamp, later converted to electricity, beautifully combining period craftsmanship with modern practicality.
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A Magnificent Late 19th-Century Cobalt Porcelain & Ormolu Table Lamp
Retailer: C.R. Dibben, 170 Sloane Street, London
An imposing and highly decorative late Victorian table lamp, originally conceived as a grand oil lamp. The piece features a monumental baluster-form body in a rich, mirror-finish Cobalt Blue glaze—a color historically favored by European royalty and the British aristocracy for its depth and brilliance.
The porcelain is set within exceptional Aesthetic Movement gilt-brass (ormolu) mounts. The base is particularly noteworthy, featuring a finely cast "bundled reed" or "bamboo" gallery—a signature motif of the late 19th-century fascination with Japonisme—resting upon a heavy, polished square plinth. The lamp is capped with a stepped brass shoulder and retains its original period character, having been sympathetically converted for electricity.
The neck is clearly stamped with the prestigious maker’s mark:
"C.R. DIBBEN, 170 SLOANE ST, LONDON"
C.R. Dibben was a premier "Artistic Furnisher" and specialist in high-end lighting, trading from 170 Sloane Street during the zenith of the late Victorian era (c. 1880–1900). Positioned in the heart of Belgravia, Dibben catered to an elite clientele, providing bespoke furnishings for London’s most opulent townhouses.
During this period, it was common for prestigious retailers like Dibben to source the finest porcelain bodies—often from renowned factories such as Minton, Coalport, or Sèvres—and mount them in high-quality brass or silver-plate to be sold as luxury oil lamps. This piece represents a quintessential example of the "London Style," blending traditional European elegance with the progressive design elements of the Aesthetic Movement.
Condition Report
Very good condition - Oil lamp have been professionally converted to electric
The lamp has been fully rewired to UK standards using quality UK fittings and has passed a PAT (Portable Appliance Test) for electrical safety. It is in safe working order and ready for immediate use.
Measurement
Height:      43 cm   /   16.9 inches
Width:       15 cm   /   5.9 inches
Depth:       15 cm   /   5.9 inches
Weight:      3.9 k.g  /   8.6 Ilbs
Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration
All our collections have been through our workshop and where possible, we always try to maintain the original finish preserving the patina and colour, some items are sympathetically restored and this is done by our own skilled craftsmen using only traditional methods
We complete a full assessment, re-wire and PAT inspection on all lighting. The full assessment can include general upkeep and updating – Fitting new lamp holders, deep cleaning, minor repairs and replacement of fragile metal pins are all part of our service. Rewiring includes a standard rewire to conform with UK electrical regulations to an adaptation or conversion
