Porcelain or ceramic hand painted pitcher style lamp with generous gold leaf. Painted with a rose pattern on one side. Collar is also porcelain or ceramic painted with 3 smaller roses on one side. The pitcher lamp base is 6.5" wide and 11" tall from the base. The overall lamp is 17" tall to the bulb insert or 29" to the top of the shade holder. The cord is cotton wrapped with a old plug. The base on the lamp is a gold color metal that is beautifully carved and scalloped. This lamp appears to be all original. There is no shade.
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Hi Sharon,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An Art Nouveau style hand painted and parcel gilt porcelain table lamp
early/mid 20th Century
The base of hexagonal pitcher form surmounted by ovoid top with floral decoration and gilt elements, the body of the lamp in a light green/blue with large floral decoration, gilt spout, handle and accents, on a hexagonal stepped bronze or brass base, electrified, lacking shade.
29 inches tall overall; 6 1/2 inches wide at base
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; some discoloring to glaze in lower corner, below floral decoration, some oxidation to base.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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