Vintage Royal Doulton Sheerlite Table Lamp "BARREL"

SHEERLITE (Barrel)

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This amazing little statement lamp has been totally reconditioned from a gorgeous Royal Doulton 'Sheerlite' barrel-shaped lamp base. Finished in a luxurious and glossy honey mustard glaze, this lamp immediately pulls focus wherever it is placed. The base is fabricated from the same dense and *extremely* heavy porcelain used in sinks and bathroom installations. So, no chips here!

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/

The base has been extensively cleaned, and is in excellent condition. The stunning, glossy yellow glaze absolutely pops whether illuminated by natural or artificial light.

SHEERLITE has had all existing electrical components removed, and features a new, standard UK B22 bayonet brass lamp holder and associated brass fitments. The holder is switched to facilitate easy on/off operation, and is of the new generation 'safer' variety, meaning if a bulb is not present or is removed, the fitting will automatically toggle and lock to the ‘off’ position so no current is transmissible. SHEERLITE has been rewired with luxurious quality bark coloured linen and rayon covered cable in a fantastic zig-zag pattern. An internal cable locking mechanism keeps the flex sturdily in place. The metal lamp holder is earthed using three-core cable, and SHEERLITE 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, which has passed or exceeded relevant CE and EU electrical integrity tests. Finally, the base has been re-felted to ensure smooth contact with soft furnishings.

SHEERLITE stands at 21cm tall (base to the tip of the lamp holder), and the widest part of the base measures 9.5cm in diameter. He weighs in at just over 2KG! Approx. 1m of cable is provided between the lamp base and the UK 3-pin plug.

SHEERLITE'S impressive, retro design means it would be best paired with a drum shade shade around the 20-25cm mark.

INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS:

Whilst Lumen Owl lamps are currently wired for the UK market, I am more than happy to adapt for use in other countries. The existing B22 lamp holder can be swapped out for either a brass EU E27 or US E26 version, with the necessary cable alterations and inline rocker switch added to facilitate operation. I can also fit a plug socket relevant to the destination country. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or would like a quote regarding this process and the associated shipping costs.

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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. Please always satisfy yourself the item you are purchasing matches the description.