BFK - Lamp - Creamware - 19th century; Napoleon III
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Napoleon III style lamp in fine glazed faience with red-bordeaux and gold decoration, bronze mount, dated to the mid to late 19th century (c. 1850–1900), height 77 cm and foot diameter 20 cm, bearing the B.F.K. signature with the number 757, condition as used with traces of wear and minor cracks, requires re-wiring and an appropriate shade.
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Description from the seller
Condition: satisfactory
with signs of use,
Requires rewiring, cleaning/renovation and light rebalancing of the feet.
Slight cracks and a small chip (millimeters) on one side; The material holds very well (no risk of losses)
Age: from mid to late 19th century 1841/1900
Type of material: Although often confused with porcelain due to its fineness and whiteness under the foot, the classical production of this manufactory (notably under the brand B.F.K.) is technically a fine faience or "iron-earth" of very high quality.
Origin: The mark B.F.K. painted under the base corresponds to the famous Belgian manufacture Boch Frères Keramis, founded in 1841 in La Louvière
Signature and number: The hand-painted initials B.F.K. confirm the provenance of the manufactory. The number 757 located just below refers to the form number (the mold used) or to the specific decoration referenced in the company’s historical registers.
Provenance: comes from a Belgian auction room
"Galerie moderne" closed in 2025.
Dimensions:
- Height of the foot: 38 cm
- Height with shade: 77 cm
Diameter of the foot: 20 cm
- Height of shade alone: 41.5 cm
- Width of shade: 18 cm
Description:
Napoleon III style lamp in fine red Bordeaux and gold glazed faience, hand-painted with floral motifs
Bronze mount and pedestal. Base sculpted with 4 mascarons (stylized faces) topped by scrolls.
The lamp is fitted with a standard white period electrical cord, and will require an appropriate shade to be functional.
Other: the bronze mount of the shade unscrews easily, and the socket can be recovered to place directly at the end of the cable, which will allow fitting the lamp with a newer shade.
Weight: about 2.2 kg
Condition: satisfactory
with signs of use,
Requires rewiring, cleaning/renovation and light rebalancing of the feet.
Slight cracks and a small chip (millimeters) on one side; The material holds very well (no risk of losses)
Age: from mid to late 19th century 1841/1900
Type of material: Although often confused with porcelain due to its fineness and whiteness under the foot, the classical production of this manufactory (notably under the brand B.F.K.) is technically a fine faience or "iron-earth" of very high quality.
Origin: The mark B.F.K. painted under the base corresponds to the famous Belgian manufacture Boch Frères Keramis, founded in 1841 in La Louvière
Signature and number: The hand-painted initials B.F.K. confirm the provenance of the manufactory. The number 757 located just below refers to the form number (the mold used) or to the specific decoration referenced in the company’s historical registers.
Provenance: comes from a Belgian auction room
"Galerie moderne" closed in 2025.
Dimensions:
- Height of the foot: 38 cm
- Height with shade: 77 cm
Diameter of the foot: 20 cm
- Height of shade alone: 41.5 cm
- Width of shade: 18 cm
Description:
Napoleon III style lamp in fine red Bordeaux and gold glazed faience, hand-painted with floral motifs
Bronze mount and pedestal. Base sculpted with 4 mascarons (stylized faces) topped by scrolls.
The lamp is fitted with a standard white period electrical cord, and will require an appropriate shade to be functional.
Other: the bronze mount of the shade unscrews easily, and the socket can be recovered to place directly at the end of the cable, which will allow fitting the lamp with a newer shade.
Weight: about 2.2 kg
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
19th century; Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Material
Creamware
Manufacturer/brand
BFK
Country of origin
Belgium
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Height
77 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
2.2 kg
Estimated period
1850-1900
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