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Your Price: $ 250.00
Item Number: 4118
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These lamps came out of my friend's father's estate. They look to be from the 1920s or 30s, and though they do need some work, with a little effort, I feel certain they can be restored to their original grandeur.
The lamps stand about 17" high, though proper shades will add to that height. They are designed as figural plants, each having a black and tan marble base which appears to be actual marble and not man-made. Attached to the marble bases are signed bronze sculptures. The styling is exquisite and classic with lily pad like shapes at the base with a leafy post. From that, porcelain flowers are attached at various points.
The bottoms of the metal is signed on each lamp either "H HAYDON" or N HAYDON". I know nothing about this artist and would welcome any information offered.
Unfortunately, the years have taken their toll on these lovely decorative pieces. On one lamp, at least one of the porcelain flowers has come off, leaving four. Of the four, one has some bad chipping, and the other three have minor chipping. The other lamp has only 3 flowers, one missing a petal and the others with minor nicks. The interesting thing is that the flowers are all different from one another, giving it a very exotic look.
Despite the shortcomings of the set, the lamps are incredible. They are pretty soiled, so a thorough cleaning is in order, and I'd also recommend rewiring to avoid a potential hazard. I'll leave that to the lucky successful bidder. As for the flowers, a professional restoration could replace the missing ones and touch up the ones that are still present. I'd actually recommend cleaning them up and leaving them as the are. They are very stylish and the fact that all the flowers are not still intact doesn't ruin the look in my opinion.
A decorator's dream, these lamps, once brightened up, would be perfect in the most formal or casual of decors! |
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