Featured Vintage Asian themed lamp

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Atlantic Jim, Jul 3, 2019.

  1. Atlantic Jim

    Atlantic Jim Active Member

    Hey board, today I picked up this lamp from a friend. It was his dad's and no longer wants it. He estimated his Dad got the lamp in the 40s or 50s but history beyond that is unknown. It does have a nice brass finial as well but it's not shown in these pictures. I'll try to add a better pic tomorrow. IMG_20190703_223814705-1603x2137.jpg IMG_20190703_223821706-1603x2137.jpg IMG_20190703_223828812-1603x2137.jpg IMG_20190703_223840318-2137x1603.jpg IMG_20190703_223849227-2137x1603.jpg What can you tell me about this lamp in terms of time period, value etc?
    Thank you
     
    Atlantic Jim, Jul 3, 2019
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  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    How tall, Jimbo?

    A couple pics of the full piece in natural light will help.

    Do you have the original shade?
     
    sabre123, Jul 3, 2019
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  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    It looks like a Japanese Satsuma vase that has been converted into a lamp.
     
    2manybooks, Jul 4, 2019
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  4. Atlantic Jim

    Atlantic Jim Active Member

    I think you are right on
     
    Atlantic Jim, Jul 4, 2019
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  5. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It's very pretty!
     
    Figtree3, Jul 5, 2019
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  6. ColumbiaDeb

    ColumbiaDeb New Member

    Yes, definitely Asian/Japanese. Perhaps his father got it during WWII? It has a beautiful base. Very beautiful.
     
    ColumbiaDeb, Jul 5, 2019
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  7. Atlantic Jim

    Atlantic Jim Active Member

    Thank you. Not sure. His father was not a veteran. I do love the vase and haven't been able to find anything with a base similar in sold listimgs
     
    Atlantic Jim, Jul 6, 2019
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  8. Atlantic Jim

    Atlantic Jim Active Member

    Here's some pictures taken in better light. Backstory is his father was given this as a kid.... I should add I'm probably on the younger side in this forum. I'm in my 30s.

    I would like to sell this lamp but satsuma lamp prices seem to be all over the map. Any advice on how to price it both locally and online? I have yet to find one with a base this nice IMG_20190706_102245345-2004x2672.jpg IMG_20190706_102251831-1603x2137.jpg IMG_20190706_102256712-2137x1603.jpg
     
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  9. Mugzinnys

    Mugzinnys Well-Known Member

    very nice
     
    Mugzinnys, Jul 6, 2019
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  10. taipan2

    taipan2 Member

    I agree with the other posters as to Japanese Satsuma. Hard to date without seeing a mark. By making into a lamp greatly reduces the value. However it sure is nice.
     
    taipan2, Jul 6, 2019
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