A Selection of Antique & Modern Lamps

Lamps

A Selection of Antique & Modern Table Lamps

Introduction We are delighted to present our latest online catalogue featuring a superb collection of antique vases that have been mounted as lamps. The collection includes everything from Japanese Imari vases to Dutch Delft examples, and each piece has been selected for its stylistic and decorative qualities. We have also included a series of modern vases that are ideal for contemporary interiors.

With all of these lamps, we would be happy to assist in providing silk, linen, or card lampshades. Each of the lamps can be wired for use worldwide prior to shipment.

Mackinnon Fine Furniture

A Pair of Japanese Imari Vases The vases Japanese, late 19th century An exceptional pair of late 19th century Japanese Imari vases decorated throughout in tones of red and blue with extensive gilt highlights, the central panels depicting stylised bamboo and plum amongst sprays of peony and chrysanthemum. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 23 in (58.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

L01.06

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century A very fine pair of large Chinese porcelain blue and white vases of baluster form, painted with figures in decorative landscapes with incised bands. Now mounted as lamps with handgilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 14 3/4 in (37.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.06

A Pair of Chinese Celadon Vases The vases Chinese, late 19th century An exceptional pair of late 19th century Celadon vases with raised decorative blossoms on the neck of each vase. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 17 3/4 in (45 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.12

A Pair of Delft Double Gourd Vases The vases Dutch, late 19th century An exceptional pair of late nineteenth century Delft double gourd vases in polychrome on a white ground. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 23 in (58.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M03.17

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century A charming pair of Chinese blue and white vases of baluster form, decorated with fish and foliage. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 17 3/4 in (45 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.07

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century A charming pair of Chinese blue and white vases of baluster form, decorated with dragons and foliage. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of each vase: 17 3/4 in (45 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.08

A Japanese Imari Vase The vases Japanese, late 19th century An attractive large scale ribbed Japanese Imari vase decorated with floral motifs around a central panel featuring stylised bamboo and plum amongst sprays of peony and chrysanthemum. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base.

Height of vase: 18 1/2 in (47 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.13

A Japanese Imari Vase The vases Japanese, late 19th century An attractive Japanese Imari vase now mounted as a lamp. The vase decorated with floral motifs around a central panel featuring stylised bamboo and plum amongst sprays of peony and chrysanthemum. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base.

Height of vase: 16 1/2 in (42 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.14

A Chinese Green Glazed Baluster Vase The vase Chinese, 20th century A charming Chinese green glazed baluster form vase with deer head twin handles and craqueleur decoration. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base.

Height of vase: 11 3/4 in (30 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

M02.09

A Pair of Chinese Canton Enamel Vases The vases Chinese, mid 19th century A very fine pair of Chinese mid 19th century Canton enamel vases, beautifully hand-painted with large principal panels depicting courtly or domestic scenes with figures shown amongst buildings, a similar smaller panel of each of the necks, the remainder of the vases decorated throughout with stylised flowers and foliage, mounted to the necks with fantastic gilded dragons and phoenix birds. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of vase: 14 1/2 in (36 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

L01.06

A Pair of Chinese Canton Enamel Vases The vases Chinese, mid 19th century A very fine pair of large Chinese mid 19th century Canton enamel vases, each beautifully painted in the typical fashion, with panels depicting scenes of courtly and domestic life, and further panels with birds, butterflies and flowers - each on a white ground. Each panel surrounded by a profusion of green and gilt decoration with further stylised flowers and decorative motifs. The rim of each vase beautifully shaped with a lobed detail. The necks mounted with gilded dogs of Fo and dragons. The vases with gilt highlights throughout.

Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of vase: 18 ½ in ( 47 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

K07.77

A Pair of Chinese Canton Enamel Vases The vases Chinese, mid 19th century A fine pair of 19th century Chinese Canton vases in tones of blue and pink, decorated with small and large panels of figures, flowers and foliage, with stylised dragons on the neck of each vase. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of vase: 14 1/2 in (36 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

J03.27

A Pair of Chinese Canton Enamel Vases The vases Chinese, mid 19th century A fine pair of Chinese late 18th century Canton vases, now mounted as lamps, decorated throughout with courtly scenes amidst borders of flowers and foliage, all on a white ground, with stylised dragons and dogs of Fo adorning the necks. Fitted with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of vase: 14 1/2 in (36 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

K09.87

A Pair of CloisonnĂŠ Vases The vases Chinese, mid 19th century A really beautiful pair of Chinese cloisonnĂŠ enamel vases, now mounted as lamps, decorated throughout with magnolia flowers and cherry blossom on a kingfisher-blue ground. Fitted with hand-gilded turned bases.

Height of vase: 16in (41 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

K09.81

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Prunus Vases The vases Chinese, late 19th century A pair of Chinese 19th century blue and white vases decorated with white prunus flowers and branches on a deep blue ground, in the manner of the Kangxi period, now mounted as lamps.

Height of vase: 18 in (46 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

K08.78

A Large Decalcomania Vase The vases French or English, late 19th century A magnificent large scale decalcomania vase, elaborately decorated throughout with birds, flowers, fruits and Oriental motifs on a pale blue ground, now mounted as a lamp.

Height of vase: 17 ½ in (44 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

K07.55

An Octagonal Dutch Delft Vase The vase Dutch, 20th century A single Dutch Delft blue and white vase, now mounted as a lamp, with gilt turned base.

Height of vase: 15 in (38 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

G10.117c

A Large Scale French Terracotta Vase The vase French, 20th century An attractive large scale French terracotta vase with ribbed decoration. Now mounted as a lamp.

Height of vase: 21 in (53 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

E01.01

A Pair of Forest Fern Vases The vase Chinese, 20th century A pair of hand painted forest fern vases, now mounted as lamps with a silver-gilded turned base.

Height of vase: 19.5 in (49.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

E08.85

Chinese Straight Neck Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century Chinese straight neck vases, now mounted as lamps, available in multiple monochrome colours: powder blue, turquoise blue, imperial yellow, craquellure green, and chocolate brown. Available individually or as pairs.

Height of vase: 17 in (43 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

Chinese Temple Jar Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century Chinese temple jar vases, now mounted as lamps, available in multiple monochrome colours: imperial yellow, sang de boeuf, and chocolate brown. Available individually or as pairs.

Height of vase: 17 in (43 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

A Tulip Tea Canister Vase The vase Chinese, 20th century A tulip tea canister vase decorated throughout with Dutch architectural scenes, each side with a large flower. Now mounted as a lamp. Available individually or as pairs.

Height of vase: 15in (38 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

E08.82

Faux Shagreen Porcelain Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century Superb quality faux shagreen porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps, available in gold, khaki, and silver. Available individually or as pairs.

Height of vase: 15 ½ in (39.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

Faux Shagreen Porcelain Tea Canister Vases The vases Chinese, 20th century Superb quality faux shagreen porcelain tea canister vases, now mounted as lamps, available in gold and silver. Available individually or as pairs.

Height of vase: 15 ½ in (39.5 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades.

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