Description
A monumental, museum-quality original late 19th-century Victorian banquet parlor floor oil lamp. Standing as a spectacular palace masterpiece, this rare collectible combines incredibly detailed gilt bronze torchere sculpting with prestigious French ruby cranberry glass and a masterfully etched globe shade.
Features & Details
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- Grand Torchere Bronze Stand: Heavily cast from solid gilt bronze/brass with majestic rococo scrolls and classical mascaron (face) reliefs, supported by a sweeping, stable tripod base.
- Prestigious Ruby Cranberry Glass: The elongated central support columns and upper oil font are crafted from vibrant, rich ruby red glass, offering an unparalleled regal presence under any lighting.
- The Etched Globe Shade: Topped with a magnificent, large-profile frosted cranberry glass globe shade featuring acid-etched lace floral patterns, housing a tall clear glass chimney.
- Palatial Statement Piece: An exceptionally rare, complete floor-standing configuration that instantly elevates luxury councils, grand libraries, or historic estate living rooms.
Specifications
- Origin: European (Victorian / French Empire Tradition)
- Period: Late 19th Century (c. 1880s – 1890s)
- Medium: Gilt Bronze, Cranberry Ruby Glass, and Frosted Glass
- Style: High Victorian / Grand Baroque Revival
- Height: 166 cm.Base: Approx. 45 cm triangular footprint.
Weight: Approx. 30–35 kg.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The heavy bronze framework is structurally flawless with a rich historic patina; the cranberry glass elements are pristine, and the delicate etched globe shade is perfectly preserved with no chips or cracks.
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