Vallauris - Table lamp - Aquarium lamp - Glazed ceramic
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Vallauris enamelled ceramic aquarium lamp, shell‑shaped open scallop design with tropical fish, stars and coral, dating from the 1950s–1960s, height about 18 cm, width 20 cm, depth 15 cm, weight 800 g, 1 fitting, multicoloured, in "as found" condition and not working, with original 1960s bakelite cord and non‑original bulb, to be rewired by the buyer.
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Vallauris oyster-shell aquarium night lamp from the 1950s/60s, enamelled ceramic in polychrome. Open oyster-shell model on a relief underwater scene featuring three multicolored tropical fish, a starfish and corals/algae, with gilt highlights fired on the third firing. Interior turquoise, exterior blue with speckling and green, gilt-edged rim worn consistent with age. Height about 18–20 cm.
Brand: recessed stamp VALLAURIS under the base (visible in photo 8), made in Vallauris, Alpes-Maritimes, generic workshop, roughly 1955–1965.
Condition: Good overall, no breaks or cracks, small gilt wear on the rim and glaze crazing from use. Sold as seen / in its current state. Original wiring from the 1960s with a brown era bakelite socket visible in the photo (not up to current standards). Bulb not original. Sold as a collectible item to be rewired by the buyer, functionality not guaranteed, no recent electrical testing. This is rastro slang: “en su salsa.”
Provenance: Private collection, Montpellier - Herault - Le Pouget. Found at a vintage fair in the South of France.
Ideal for vintage kitsch mid-century decor, bedside lamp, children’s room.
Vallauris oyster-shell aquarium night lamp from the 1950s/60s, enamelled ceramic in polychrome. Open oyster-shell model on a relief underwater scene featuring three multicolored tropical fish, a starfish and corals/algae, with gilt highlights fired on the third firing. Interior turquoise, exterior blue with speckling and green, gilt-edged rim worn consistent with age. Height about 18–20 cm.
Brand: recessed stamp VALLAURIS under the base (visible in photo 8), made in Vallauris, Alpes-Maritimes, generic workshop, roughly 1955–1965.
Condition: Good overall, no breaks or cracks, small gilt wear on the rim and glaze crazing from use. Sold as seen / in its current state. Original wiring from the 1960s with a brown era bakelite socket visible in the photo (not up to current standards). Bulb not original. Sold as a collectible item to be rewired by the buyer, functionality not guaranteed, no recent electrical testing. This is rastro slang: “en su salsa.”
Provenance: Private collection, Montpellier - Herault - Le Pouget. Found at a vintage fair in the South of France.
Ideal for vintage kitsch mid-century decor, bedside lamp, children’s room.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Glazed ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Vallauris
Model
Aquarium lamp
Country of origin
France
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
No
Height
18.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
800 g
Colour
Multicolour
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1950-1960
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