Vintage Royal Doulton Sheerlite Table Lamp "OLIVE"

SHEERLITE (Olive)

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INTRO:

This gorgeous, retro-yet-timeless lamp has been thoroughly cleaned, restored, rewired and improved upon, bringing it solidly into the 21st century. Finished in a simple, luxuriously glossy olive green glaze, this effortlessly chic lamp will immediately pull focus no matter where it's placed. This is one of the rarer hooped (rather than stacked pagoda form) variety. These bases are fabricated from the same dense and extremely heavy porcelain used in Doulton sink and bathroom installations. So, no chips here!

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A BIT OF HISTORY:

In 1815, John Doulton took the ultimate gamble. He invested his life savings, £100, in a small London pottery operation. Call it luck, wisdom or business acumen, but from a maker of storage jars and ceramic sewage pipes grew a leader in design-driven, technically innovative manufacturer of fine tableware. Over the course of 200 years, Doulton's focus on bringing premium quality and exceptional design to the table has been a resounding success, earning them two Royal Warrants and the continuing love of fans the world over.

Much in the same way the Robert Jefferson era breathed new life into and brought an entirely new consumer base to the Poole Pottery, Royal Doulton's reputation for extremely high quality but admittedly quite stuffy and parochial ceramics was shattered (as it were) by a series of on-trend decorative homewares released around the late 1960's. Among them, the SHEERLITE lamp series, constructed as a stylish, minimalist pagoda from extremely heavy porcelain. The lamps were a huge hit, and were produced in many permutations, ranging from those small enough to fit even the most compact bedside table, all the way to versions that could almost be referred to as standard lamps. The extreme quality and density of Royal Doulton's porcelain mean those that have survived the ravages of time have done so looking practically as good as the day there were fired.

A full, fascinating history of Royal Doulton can be found here:
https://www.antique-hq.com/history-of-royal-doulton-2687/

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CONDITION:

The base has been extensively cleaned, and is in astonishing condition (that said, due to their extremely sturdy construction, I've yet to work on a Sheerlite that isn't!). The stunning, dark green glaze absolutely pops whether illuminated by natural or artificial light.

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THE TECHNICAL BIT:

SHEERLITE has had all existing electrical components removed, and now features a new, high quality, machine milled E27/ES screw brass lamp holder and matching brass fitments, extended slightly from the base to ensure maximum visibility once a lampshade is added.

It has been rewired with luxurious quality 3-core bark coloured linen and rayon covered cable in a fantastic zig-zag pattern, featuring a high quality white inline rocker switch 20cm from the lamp base (with another 1m from the switch to the matching black/white UK 3-pin plug). An internal cord grip keeps the cable sturdily in place. The metal lamp holder is earthed using three-core cable, and the lamp has been thoroughly PAT tested and approved (with a sticker affixed near the plug to show the PASS status). Components comprise of a British-made and certified lamp holder and plug, and Italian-made cable and switch, which have passed or exceeded relevant CE and EU electrical integrity tests.

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DIMENSIONS:

Height: 42cm
Width: 14cm
Depth: 14cm
Weight: 3.5KG

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LAMPSHADES:

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35cm Neutral Linen Drum: https://etsy.me/30CuUmW

30cm Burnt Orange Drum: https://etsy.me/3pY1XP0

30cm Brushed Copper Lined Royal Blue Drum: https://etsy.me/3zkalwx

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INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS:

Whilst lumenowl lamps are by default wired for the UK market, I am more than happy to adapt for use the world over! The existing UK/EU lamp holder can be swapped out for a version relevant to your country, and, if necessary, an inline on/off switch added to the cable. I will also fit a plug suitable for your country. If you would like to purchase the lamp for use outside the UK, please contact me prior to placing your order so I can advise on and add the additional costs to the listing price.

Every item is professionally wrapped, packaged and sent via UPS on a fully trackable service.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please note, when purchasing vintage glassware, earthenware and ceramics etc., some age-related signs of wear such are to be expected. These include, but are not limited to; fine surface scratches/scuff marks, superficial chips, colour aberrations and dulling of parts that have been exposed to abrasive treatment. I ensure I list any aesthetic faults in both the descriptions and photographs, but please always satisfy yourself the item you are purchasing matches the description.