Antique Lamps - 300 Years Old and Still Aglow!

This stunning and rare pair of English, table lamps date to circa 1680 and were carved during the reign of Charles II.

In armorial style, the lions are beautifully carved in black oak and possess a real presence! Not too fierce and completely majestic, seated in an upright position, supporting shield shapes.

Carved to include deep, square oak bases, they are further inset into custom made, gold plated, bronze bases, the bronze bases stepped with inverted curves.

The lamps are fitted with custom made, finely pleated, rich red, silk lampshades, the colour specifically selected to compliment the 300 year old oak.

After the restoration of Charles II in 1660, a new freedom of expression resulted following the austere Commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell. The arts and especially the theatre flourished, as did furniture and interior design. This pair of well modelled lions were probably carved as a decorative architectural or furniture element, typical of the exuberant restoration period.

The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co are a complete one-stop-shop for decorative antique lamps and hand made, silk and linen shades. Lamps are ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.