Lamp (2) - Silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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A splendid and rare vintage pair of mid‑century Italian table lamps (abat-jour) with green natural onyx bodies and solid 800 silver fittings, 25 cm high with a 13 cm diameter silver top ring, weighing about 1.25 kg for the pair, bearing Italian 800 marks and the maker, with original vintage wiring, bulbs included and glass shades not included, in discrete condition and not in working order.
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Splendid and rare vintage pair of table lamps (abat-jour) dating from the mid-20th century (roughly the 1950s/1960s), of refined Italian craftsmanship. The central stems, characterized by an elegant and classical line, are made of turned natural green onyx with beautiful warm and unique veining for each piece. All metal finishes (the circular stepped base, the decorative collars and the upper reggivetro bezel) are in solid 800 silver, finely chased and worked with geometric motifs, fluting, and leaf details. The upper bezel features the decorative shaped arms originally intended to support dome-shaped glass lampshades. Provenance of excellence: The lamps bear under the blue velvet base the original paper label from the historic exclusive jewelry/silverware shop “Ugo Ghiraldin” of Padua (Via S. Francesco 38), active since 1950. The old five-digit phone number on the sticker certifies its era. Hallmarks and marks: Clearly visible on the upper bezel are the Italian silver hallmarks: the “800” stamp enclosed in an oval (metal purity) and the manufacturer’s polygonal mark. Technical details and measurements: Overall height: 25 cm External diameter of the upper silver bezel: 13 cm Total weight: 621 grams per lamp (about 1.25 kg total for the pair). Weight of the detachable silver portion alone: The upper silver section of a single lamp weighs 128 grams (256 grams total for the two upper bezels). Electrical system: Original period wiring perfectly preserved and functional, equipped with a transparent cord, two-pin flat plug, and a distinctive ogival tortoiseshell-veined switch. Bulbs included. Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The onyx is intact, free from runs or deep cracks. The silver shows a beautiful natural patina of age, polishable to a mirror finish if desired. Glass shades not included.
Splendid and rare vintage pair of table lamps (abat-jour) dating from the mid-20th century (roughly the 1950s/1960s), of refined Italian craftsmanship. The central stems, characterized by an elegant and classical line, are made of turned natural green onyx with beautiful warm and unique veining for each piece. All metal finishes (the circular stepped base, the decorative collars and the upper reggivetro bezel) are in solid 800 silver, finely chased and worked with geometric motifs, fluting, and leaf details. The upper bezel features the decorative shaped arms originally intended to support dome-shaped glass lampshades. Provenance of excellence: The lamps bear under the blue velvet base the original paper label from the historic exclusive jewelry/silverware shop “Ugo Ghiraldin” of Padua (Via S. Francesco 38), active since 1950. The old five-digit phone number on the sticker certifies its era. Hallmarks and marks: Clearly visible on the upper bezel are the Italian silver hallmarks: the “800” stamp enclosed in an oval (metal purity) and the manufacturer’s polygonal mark. Technical details and measurements: Overall height: 25 cm External diameter of the upper silver bezel: 13 cm Total weight: 621 grams per lamp (about 1.25 kg total for the pair). Weight of the detachable silver portion alone: The upper silver section of a single lamp weighs 128 grams (256 grams total for the two upper bezels). Electrical system: Original period wiring perfectly preserved and functional, equipped with a transparent cord, two-pin flat plug, and a distinctive ogival tortoiseshell-veined switch. Bulbs included. Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The onyx is intact, free from runs or deep cracks. The silver shows a beautiful natural patina of age, polishable to a mirror finish if desired. Glass shades not included.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Height
25 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
1.25 kg
Estimated period
1950-1960
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