French Belle Époque Hand-Painted Oil Lamp with Marble and Spelter Base, ca. 1880
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An elegant French oil lamp from the late 19th century, featuring a hand-painted opaline glass font with floral decoration, mounted on a veined marble shaft and resting on an ornate cast spelter base. A refined example of Belle Époque domestic design, blending artistry and functionality.
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This charming kerosene oil lamp epitomizes the decorative sensibility of the Belle Époque era, likely crafted in France between 1880 and 1900. The oil font is made of softly frosted opaline glass, delicately hand-painted with polychrome floral sprays in shades of yellow, orange, and green.
The turned column of pink-veined marble adds both colour and verticality, culminating in a finely cast stepped spelter base with neoclassical moulding and a warm silvery patina. The burner and chimney are original, contributing to the piece’s integrity and period character.
While unsigned, the lamp’s overall design, use of materials, and execution suggest production in a French decorative arts workshop—possibly in the Paris region—during a time when domestic furnishings were increasingly designed to elevate interior aesthetics.
An appealing decorative object in very good condition, suitable for collectors or stylish adaptation to modern use.
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Origin: France
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Period: ca. 1880–1900 (Belle Époque)
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Material: Hand-painted opaline glass, veined marble, spelter base
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Dimensions: Approx. H 50 cm (with chimney) x Base 12 cm x 12 cm
| Condition | Excellent |
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| Origin | France |
| Material | Glass, Metal |
| Period | 1850-1900 |
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