antique large william iv gilt bronze table lamp c1835 19th century

A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, Circa 1835 in date.

The striking lamp features the original glass receiver, classic William IV design and has been converted from an 1830s Palmer oil lamp.Add some classic style to your home with this lovely lamp.Condition:In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and the lamp professionally rewired, please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 72 x Width 18 x Depth 18Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches
Our reference: A1712
Ormolu / Gilt Bronze -(from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-caratgoldin amercuryamalgamto an object ofbronze.The mercury is driven off in akilnleaving behind a gold-coloured veneerknown as'gilt bronze'.The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding orfire-gilding, in which a solution ofnitrate of mercuryis applied to a piece ofcopper,brass, or bronze, followed by the application of anamalgamof gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.Electroplatingis the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used onsilver, to producesilver-gilt..

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 6XJTEK27Y

Width (cm):

18

Height (cm):

72

Depth (cm):

18

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