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Pair English Ormolu Lamps of Tipu Sultan in Anglo-Indian, Circa 1860s

$1,895per set

£1,447.11per set

€1,734.10per set

CA$2,728.58per set

A$2,813.13per set

CHF 1,584.64per set

MX$35,997.44per set

NOK 18,285.04per set

SEK 19,125.08per set

DKK 12,966.86per set

About the Item

Pair of English Ormolu Lamps Depicting Tipu Sultan in Anglo-Indian Orientalist Style, Circa 1860s A dramatic and finely cast pair of mid-19th-century English ormolu figural lamps, depicting an idealized version of Tipu Sultan, the storied 18th-century ruler of Mysore, renowned for his resistance against British colonial rule. Executed in richly gilded bronze with intricate detail and now French-wired for electricity, these lamps exemplify the fascination with Eastern royalty that permeated Victorian decorative arts. Each figure is shown in high relief, dressed in a turbaned headdress and flowing, ornamented robes adorned with floral and textile-like motifs. In his right hand, the figure raises a crescent-topped ceremonial torch, symbolizing authority and spiritual power. In his left hand, he firmly grasps the hilt of a curved scimitar, the blade draped across his robe in a subtle nod to martial prowess and princely sovereignty. The visual cues—such as the crescent, sword, and Indo-Islamic attire—strongly reference Tipu Sultan as filtered through the Victorian Orientalist imagination, where figures of Eastern nobility were mythologized and reinterpreted for elite Western décor. Each lamp stands on a polished white marble plinth, creating a sharp contrast to the warm gold of the ormolu. The floral-lobed socket forms resemble stylized lotus petals, extending the theme of exoticism upward into the lighting element. These are rare survivals of Anglo-Indian taste at its most theatrical, likely repurposed from decorative garnitures or candlesticks into table lamps. Details: • Origin: England, circa 1860 • Style: Anglo-Indian/Victorian Orientalist • Material: Gilt bronze (ormolu) with white marble bases • Wiring: Professionally French wired • Dimensions (each): • Base: 3.5” D × 5” W • Height to socket: 13” • Figure height: 10” Symbolism: • Torch: Power, enlightenment, imperial identity • Sword: Martial authority and resistance—a key reference to Tipu Sultan’s historical role • Crescent: A widely recognized symbol in Islamic and Ottoman iconography

Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
110-150v
Lampshade:
Not Included
Style:
Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble,Metal,Cast,Engraved,Gilt
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860s
Condition:
Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: T34031stDibs: LU2592345818842

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