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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Enrica, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

    20190821_160141.jpg Good afternoon all,
    I was wondering if anyone could help me with some info on this lamp I recently purchased.
    I know nothing about it...but maybe the symbols on the side of this panel are a signature.
    Thank you
     
  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Hi Enrica, and welcome!

    Could you please take a couple more photos that show the entire piece?

    Is it electrified?
     
  3. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

    Yes, with electricity. 20190821_171048.jpg 20190821_171027.jpg
     
  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Pretty interesting piece. The panels seem to depict different cultures from different time periods. Would think this from the 20s-30s with both arts and crafts and art deco influence. I am thinking European in origin. Where did you get it?
     
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  5. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    It's actually quite nice. The bulb holder looks to have been replaced, but it's hard to see what's going on there. Not sure if that yellow-orange thing is the bulb or part of the socket.

    Even though the chain is defying the laws of physics, I've rotated this to give everyone's neck a break:

    HangingLantern.jpg
     
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  6. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Would it be too much to ask for a shot of the inside? Without bulb(s), preferably.
     
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  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    To the extent I can see them, they all look like freely adapted figures of the sort you find on Greek pottery.

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

    Gave it a little wash.
    Took off the electric part which was old and dangerous (in any case the electric was a replacement from the 70's...)to use...also because washing it would not have been clever. 20190822_092102.jpg
     

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  9. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

    I bought it in Italy, so probably European.
    I wondered if the scribbles on the first panel I posted is a signature...
     
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  10. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

  11. Enrica

    Enrica New Member

    20190822_094840.jpg

    Inside (I have to take pictures from far and then cut them to upload them...otherwise they are too heavy and won't be accepted.)
     
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  12. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    I'm not saying that is not a studio mark, but if it is, it's pretty cryptic.
     
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