Dresden porcelain made in the city of Dresden, Germany, in the 18th and 19th centuries, was known for its intricate and highly detailed figurines, as well as its ornate and decorative vases, dishes, and other decorative objects. The porcelain was often painted with bright colors and gilded with gold or silver.

The style of Dresden porcelain is often associated with the Meissen porcelain factory, which was established in the nearby city of Meissen in 1710.

The production of Dresden porcelain began in the 18th century, with many of the factories and workshops being founded by skilled craftsmen who had previously more...

Kerosene lamps from the 19th century represent a significant development in lighting technology and played a crucial role in illuminating homes, businesses, and streets during that era. Kerosene is also known as liquid paraffin.

Prior to the introduction of kerosene lamps, lighting options were limited to candles, oil lamps, or gas lamps. Candles were the most common source of light, but they were expensive, produced limited illumination, and posed a significant fire hazard. Oil lamps, fueled by various vegetable oils, were an improvement over candles, but they were still prone to smoke, odor, and the risk of fire. The arrival more...

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A Dresden porcelain table lamp, figure of a flower seller,…

Dresden Porcelain Flower Seller Table Lamp, 24 cm Height

A Dresden porcelain table lamp, figure of a flower seller, unwired, height 24 cm

A fine pair of Dresden 19th century porcelain lamps each of…

Dresden Porcelain Caryatid Lamps with Ormolu Base

A fine pair of Dresden 19th century porcelain lamps each of baluster form with a continuous band of moulded caryatids in 18th century in period dress, below a nude female figure with a hound and a lamb on ormolu base, approx. 85 cm high overall.

A Dresden porcelain parrot figured table lamp, 19th century, 33…

Dresden Porcelain Parrot Table Lamp, 19th Century

A Dresden porcelain parrot figured table lamp, 19th century, 33 cm high (parrot only)

Pair mid 20th century Dresden figural table lamps, modelled in…

18th Century Style Dresden Figural Table Lamps

Pair mid 20th century Dresden figural table lamps, modelled in the 18th century manner with gent and his companion on separate pedestal bases, 48 cm height

A 20th century European porcelain and ormolu classical lamp…

Classical Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp Base

A 20th century European porcelain and ormolu classical lamp base in the Dresden manner, classical riverside figures finely hand painted to the body, ormolu mounts including female bust in profile and captured ring handles. Height 44 cm.

Dresden 'Ring Around the Rosie' lamp modelled with four young…

Dresden Dancing Lamp with Lithophane Shade

Dresden 'Ring Around the Rosie' lamp modelled with four young adults dancing around a tree form body, on a floral applied ground, all on a scrolled floral base, having a four lithophane panelled shade, decorated with gold accents & flowers, with a flower…

Dresden 'Ring Around the Rosie' lamp modelled with four young…

Dresden Dancing Lithophane Lamp

Dresden 'Ring Around the Rosie' lamp modelled with four young adults dancing around a tree form body, on a floral applied ground, all on a srcolled flroral base, having a four lithophane panelled shade, decorated with gold accents & flowers, with a flower…

An early 20th century Dresden floral encrusted oil lamp by the…

Dresden Rococo Oil Lamp with Floral Encrustation

An early 20th century Dresden floral encrusted oil lamp by the Carl Thieme Factory, in the Rococo taste with the reticulated stem. 87 cm high.

A pair of Dresden china lamps with shades, urn form white and…

Dresden China Urn Lamps with Cream Silk Shades

A pair of Dresden china lamps with shades, urn form white and gilded lamp bases with oval cream silk shades with trims; blue backstamp underside. Height 45 cm

A Von Stierholz Dresden porcelain table lamp with pierced shade,…

Von Stierholz Dresden Porcelain Table Lamp with Pierced Shade

A Von Stierholz Dresden porcelain table lamp with pierced shade, marked to base. Height 43 cm.

Dresden figural lamp decorated with figures of children at play.…

Dresden Children Figural Lamp

Dresden figural lamp decorated with figures of children at play. Height 42 cm

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Dresden Porcelain Table Lamp

Dresden porcelain lamp

A good vintage Dresden electric lamp, base with figures of 5…

Dresden Electric Lamp with Ornate Porcelain Shade

A good vintage Dresden electric lamp, base with figures of 5 children hand in hand and ornate pierced porcelain shade, with four lithophane panels, two light globe fittings, 43 cm high approx.