An Exceptionally Fine Pair of heavy gauge French Verde Antico Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns, now converted to a Pair of Electric Table Lamps of generous proportions, mid to late Nineteenth Century. 

The main oviform bodies with central chisel cast ormolu swags depicting roses and foliage flanked by twin decorative handles, above acanthus leaf decoration to the undersides. The waisted socle on circular spreading marble base raised on lavish cast ormolu mount ending on four square supports.  

Condition: These Lamps have been professionally re-gold plated and re-wired. Back and front views are similar.   

Height: (entire as shown image one, an impressive) 20” (51cm). Width: (across arms) 7.25” (18.5cm). Depth: (at base) 5” (12.75cm). 

Location: Dublin City, Ireland. 

Worldwide Store to door shipping offered. 

Verde Antique which is only found in Italy is sometimes confused with Irish Connemara Marble from the West of Ireland as both are so similar in appearance, is often referred to as “marble”, while it has the warmth and look of marble, it is actually harder and less porous than many types of granite. It's low absorption rate and flexural strength makes it a favorite among architects, designers and builders on projects throughout the world.