Help identifying two very large metal lamps

Hi all,

I purchased these second hand yesterday from a private seller. I just love them, the seller had no idea how old they are but listed them as 'vintage'. They are very heavy and are made of solid metal. They are around 28 inches tall I have found 'Made in Spain' stamped into inside of the metal handle. Any info would be appreciated as I would love to know a bit more about them, thanks in advance.

Sarah

 

I'm going to share a link, but I place no credence in this particular web site, in terms of prices (or any particulars, really):

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/l...19th-century-neoclassical-style/id-f_7927653/

My gut instinct is that it's a mid-20th century piece.

 

Picture of bottom? Helps with age. These look newish so far.

 

Obviously not in the US so my experience may not translate well to these. Would generally think 60s or later, possibly much later.

 

Absolutely. Post World War II. Still, old enough to be considered "vintage."

Debora

 

Would you post a photograph of the "Made in Spain" stamp?

Debora

 

Casting irregularities speak to the “quality” of these pieces. I’m guessing the elaborate portions are cast spelter, plated.

 

Seller jumped the gun a bit on this one. Claims lamps were produced before the successful commercialization of the light bulb and well ahead of the electrification of European and U.S. homes.

Debora

 

Lol! Trying anything to justify the asking price.

 

Seller on 1stdibs is an idiot. Given Spain's history, these are vanishingly unlikely to be any earlier than the 60s. The style is older, of course.

 

Hi,
I agree with OBB. The great majority of these lamps from Spain came to be late 1960s and 1970s.
greg