Antique Monumental Pair French Ormolu Corby Castle Lamps C1850
London, United Kingdom
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Wear Condition
Excellent
Material
Other Metal
Style
Antique
Product Details
Description
A superb antique pair of monumental elegant French Rococo revival ormolu table lamps, circa 1850 in date.
These lamps, crafted from gilt bronze, feature Corinthian capitals and obelisk bodies. They bear the engraved inscription"Vernet rue du Bac Paris",
and are modelled with continuous scenes of carousing putti supported by a socle above a square base raised on scroll feet.
The original shades from Lord and Lady Ballyedmond of Corby Castle are included.
Provenance:
Lord and Lady Ballyedmond
Corby Castle, Carlisle, England
Via Hôtel Vernet Champs Elysées Paris
Hôtel Vernet, located near the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, is a historic 5-star hotel established in 1913, showcasing Belle Époque elegance. Known for its spectacular glass dome designed by Gustave Eiffel, the hotel blends Haussmann-era architecture.
Condition:
In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and tested in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 78 x Width 19.5 x Depth 19.5 - Lamp
Height 36 x Width 58 x Depth 58 - Lamp shade
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches - Lamp
Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Lamp shade
Corby Castle
One of Cumbria's most historically important mansion houses, grade I-listed Corby Castle sits on a plateau, rising above the picturesque River Eden to the east of Carlisle. The Manor of Corby was granted to Hubert de Vallibus by Henry II and passed to Andrew de Harcia, Earl of Carlisle before being given to Richard Salkeld in 1336. The estate remained in the hands of the Salkeld family until it was sold in 1611 to Lord William Howard, the third son of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk. The house is built around a red sandstone peel tower, or fortified tower house, built in the 13th century; William Howard added a two-storied L-shaped house to the peel tower, and the house was once again modified in the early 19th century by descendant Henry Howard. Between 1812 and 1814, Scottish architect Peter Nicholson gave the castle a new rectangular plan and the harmonious neo-classical façade in the distinctive local red sandstone that graces the building today. Corby Castle remained in the Howard family until 1994, when Lord and Lady Ballyedmond, as new owners, began an inspired revival of Corby, giving new life to one of the great Cumbrian mansions.
Wear Condition
Excellent
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
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Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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