19th Century Electrified Bayeux Porcelain Lamp Base, Cherub Decoration
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An Electrified Bayeux porcelain lamp base, probably Bayeux, 19th century the fine electrified oil lamp with a French plug, urn form with a domed foot and cover, hand decorated with a cherub in celestial landscape in oval reserve, a floral bouquet to the reverse, upon a Bayeux cobalt blue ground thinning to the rims, with cast bronze foliate mounts, pierced to the circular spreading base. Height 45 cm
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture. - Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- kerosene / oil lamps, glass colour - glass, blue 55
- kerosene / oil lamps, material
- kerosene / oil lamps, type - French 112