A Substantial 19th Century Opaline Glass Corinthian Column Lamp
£950.00
Description
A grand and luminous 19th-century table lamp, featuring a large-scale opaline glass column. Dating to circa 1870, this piece exemplifies the Victorian fascination with "Grecian" revival forms. The tapered glass shaft—celebrated for its soft, milky translucency—is crowned with a finely cast brass Corinthian capital, intricately detailed with acanthus leaves.
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A Substantial 19th Century Opaline Glass Corinthian Column Lamp
A grand and luminous 19th-century table lamp, featuring a large-scale opaline glass column. Dating to circa 1870, this piece exemplifies the Victorian fascination with "Grecian" revival forms. The tapered glass shaft—celebrated for its soft, milky translucency—is crowned with a finely cast brass Corinthian capital, intricately detailed with acanthus leaves.
Supported by a heavy, tiered brass base, this lamp was originally a high-status oil lamp before being sympathetically converted for modern use. The opaline glass offers a unique aesthetic advantage: it captures and subtly glows with ambient light even when the lamp is switched off. With its impressive 58 cm height and significant weight, it is a sophisticated anchor for a grand library desk or a master bedroom suite.
Condition Report
This lamp is in excellent working condition, offering both functionality and style for any space.
Fully rewired to ensure optimal performance. The lamp includes a 3-core braided fabric cable, lamp holder, and a UK 3-pin plug. Additionally, it has undergone a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) inspection, guaranteeing its safety and compliance with electrical standards.
Measurement
Height: 58 cm / 23 inches
Width: 15 cm / 6 inches
Depth: 15 cm / 6 inches
Weight: 5.1 k.g.
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
