Pair Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamps
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We are delighted to be able to offer for sale this fine pair of silver plated table lamps in the Regency style. They are raised on fluted Corinthian columns with elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls so typical of this style.
This pair of silver plated table lamps are made from silvered bronze and in full working order having been pat tested. They are in excellent condition as can be seen from the photos.
To See this Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps
It's a great idea to find out about items such as this personally. With this in mind please try to attend our North London showroom to see and check out this pair of silver plated table lamps, alongside our extended variety of other silver articles we have in stock. If you want to make a special journey to see these pieces, please contact us first to see that this pair of silver plated table lamps is still available and has not been sold. Remember to make a note of the item reference number presented above and quote it when getting in touch so we can identify which of our many wonderful silver plated items you are making reference to.
Regent Antiques - Warehouse Opening Hours
Our London showroom is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to look at this pair of silver plated table lamps. We also open sporadically on Saturdays – but remember to call ahead ahead of making the visit on a Saturday as we do not want you to be let down.
If You'd Like Additional Information Before Purchase
To learn more about this pair of silver plated table lamps and to get answers to any requests you might have, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our in-house antiques experts on the phone number provided above. When calling please mention the item number, listed above, so we know which silver piece you need to consider.
Transportation, Delivery and Returns
You are looking at a high-quality items. They need skilled packing and transport so they get to your destination safely and securely. We can ship this pair of silver plated table lamps to almost any destination internationally and we will be happy to deal with the wrapping and packing for you, but kindly do call or email for a transportation estimate first, before purchasing this pair of silver plated table lamps so that we can fully meet your shipping wishes. We ship totally at zero cost to any mainland UK location.
If you are not comfortable with these items, we offer a 14-day money back pledge in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for for the return shipping fees for this pair of silver plated table lamps, unless we have mistakenly detailed the pieces in some crucial way and you do not receive the articles as outlined. You must return the items in the original wrapping and state.
You are also liable for any customs duties or local taxes that fall due outside the European Union for the shipping of this pair of silver plated table lamps.
Some Suggestions on Buying Antique, Vintage and Second-Hand Silver
Selecting antique and second-hand silver is a vast topic which encompasses work by some of the finest master goldsmiths who were world famous artists in their own right down to the most utilitarian and common of machine manufactured average domestic wares. In considering purchasing this silver plated table lamps we are pleased to supply a few hints that could help you choose on the thing that is best for you.
Highly valued for thousands of years, silver has special qualities that have made it both enchanting and valuable and because of this folk have acquired and made use of it in a wide variety of different forms. There is a wide number of antique, vintage and second-hand silver presented available on the market today. So how do you know what to select?
The number one rule of thumb is that you'll want to acquire what you like. Give some attention to how come you like this silver plated table lamps and if it appeals to your artistic sense then why wait? Professionals always say that you should go for the very best you can afford, and this does not necessarily mean the oldest or indeed the largest. Do take some time to understand the makers and the designs that appeal to you and it will help you recognize the direction you need to go to build up a superb silver collection. If you cherish a particular piece of silver such as this silver plated table lamps you will want to display it to friends and family and your pleasure will translate to them too.
A key question is the condition of a silver item and how much restoration work has been done. When selecting silver antiques that are over 200 years old they will need to have what is called a 'patina' which is a combination of the colour and the wear. You cannot expect an old silver article to appear as if it just came from the workshop - if it really does then it has most likely been intensely restored which is not a good thing for an item of antique silver.
Give some thought to that in the silver antiques world a small bit of restoration is tolerable where a small ding or dent may be cautiously removed. But take heed of over plating, lead or silver solder, repaired seams, holes, erased inscriptions, patches and later enhancements or adornments. All of these are undesirable for a piece of great antique silver. Thankfully here at Regent Antiques we are attentive and offer only the finest unblemished silver pieces and where things like re-plating has taken place we will inform you. We always provide you with ample snapshots of our silver pieces so you can see accurately what condition they are in. Do take a couple of seconds to look at the photos for this silver plated table lamps to assure yourself of its condition. If you have any thoughts about it you are always very welcome to call or email us. We will be delighted to put your mind at rest about the condition of this silver plated table lamps.
Take note that silver tarnishes and you will have to look after it by polishing it fairly frequently. It's a good plan to clean it with a long term polish and then then try to show it in a relatively airtight showcase if possible. This will keep it dazzling for the greatest possible time. If you look after it well this silver plated table lamps will essentially last forever.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 58 x Width 15 x Depth 15
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
Angelica Kauffman, RA (1741 - 1807)
was a Swiss-born Austrian Neoclassical painter who had a successful career in London and Rome. Though born as "Kauffmann", Kauffman is the preferred spelling of her name in English; it is the form she herself used most in signing her correspondence, documents and paintings.
While Kauffman produced many types of art, she identified herself primarily as a history painter, an unusual designation for a woman artist in the 18th century. History painting, was considered the most elite and lucrative category in academic painting during this time period. Under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the Royal Academy made a strong effort to promote history painting to a native audience who were more interested in commissioning and buying portraits and landscapes.
Despite the popularity that Kauffman enjoyed in British society and her success as an artist, she was disappointed by the relative apathy that the British had towards history painting. Ultimately she left Britain for the continent, where history painting was better established, held in higher esteem and patronized.
The works of Angelica Kauffman have retained their reputation. By 1911, rooms decorated with her work were still to be seen in various quarters. At Hampton Court was a portrait of the duchess of Brunswick; in the National Portrait Gallery, a self-portrait. There were other pictures by her at Paris, at Dresden, in the Hermitage at St Petersburg, in the Alte Pinakothek atMunich, in Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn (Estonia).
Satinwood
is a hard and durable wood with a satinlike sheen, much used in cabinetmaking, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia.
The lustrous, fine-grained, usually figured wood is used for furniture, cabinetwork, veneers, and backs of brushes. West Indian satinwood, sometimes called yellow wood, is considered superior. It is the golden yellow, lustrous, even-grained wood found in the Florida Keys and the West Indies.
It has long been valued for furniture. It is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae.
Our reference: 08135
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