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Pair of Samson Imari Lamps, Mallett London

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

France

Period

19th Century

Materials

Hand-painted porcelain, giltwood, brass, silk

Dimensions

H.	29.5 in;	H.2.	18.5 in;	Diam.	11 in;
H.	74.93 cm;	H.2.	46.99 cm;	Diam.	27.94 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Minor gilt-wear. Nearly rewired for North American use with twisted silk cord wire.

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

Exquisite pair of last quarter 19th century Edo Imari style baluster jar vases of good size by Samson, Edmé et Cie, Paris mounted as table lamps with brass fittings and giltwood turned caps and bases. Size to top of vase cap is 18.5"; bases are 8.5". Provenance: Mallett, London.

Styles / Movements

Asian, Other, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

369453