BFK - Lamp - Creamware - 19th century; Napoleon III
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Antique Napoleon III style lamp in fine faience dating from 1850–1900.
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Description from the seller
State: satisfactory
with signs of use,
Requires rewiring, cleaning/renovation and slight rebalancing of the feet.
Slight cracks and a small chip (millimeters) on one side; The material holds up very well (no risk of losses)
Age: from mid to late 19th century 1841/1900
Material type: Although often confused with porcelain due to its delicacy and whiteness beneath the base, the classic production of this manufacture (notably under the B.F.K. brand) is technically a fine earthenware or "terre de fer" of very high quality.
Origin: The B.F.K. mark 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 provenance. 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 the Belgian sale room
" Galerie moderne" closed in 2025.
Dimensions :
° Height of base: 38 cm
Height with lampshade: 77 cm
Diameter of base: 20 cm
° Lampshade height alone: 41.5 cm
Lampshade width: 18 cm
Description:
Napoleon III style lamp in fine red Bordeaux glaze and gold, hand-painted and decorated floral motifs
Bronze mounting and pedestal. Base sculpted with 4 mascarons (stylized faces) topped with volutes.
The lamp is fitted with a standard white vintage electrical cord, and will require an appropriate lampshade to be functional.
Other: the bronze frame of the lampshade unscrews easily, and the socket can be retrieved to place directly at the end of the cable, which will allow equipping the lamp with a newer lampshade.
Weight: about 2.2 kg
State: satisfactory
with signs of use,
Requires rewiring, cleaning/renovation and slight rebalancing of the feet.
Slight cracks and a small chip (millimeters) on one side; The material holds up very well (no risk of losses)
Age: from mid to late 19th century 1841/1900
Material type: Although often confused with porcelain due to its delicacy and whiteness beneath the base, the classic production of this manufacture (notably under the B.F.K. brand) is technically a fine earthenware or "terre de fer" of very high quality.
Origin: The B.F.K. mark 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 provenance. 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 the Belgian sale room
" Galerie moderne" closed in 2025.
Dimensions :
° Height of base: 38 cm
Height with lampshade: 77 cm
Diameter of base: 20 cm
° Lampshade height alone: 41.5 cm
Lampshade width: 18 cm
Description:
Napoleon III style lamp in fine red Bordeaux glaze and gold, hand-painted and decorated floral motifs
Bronze mounting and pedestal. Base sculpted with 4 mascarons (stylized faces) topped with volutes.
The lamp is fitted with a standard white vintage electrical cord, and will require an appropriate lampshade to be functional.
Other: the bronze frame of the lampshade unscrews easily, and the socket can be retrieved to place directly at the end of the cable, which will allow equipping the lamp with a newer lampshade.
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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