Vintage Limoges Floral Porcelain Electric Lamps - Pair

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These outstanding vintage lamps originated in Limoges, France, a region world-renowned for its fine, hard-paste porcelain production. The underside stamp … Read more These outstanding vintage lamps originated in Limoges, France, a region world-renowned for its fine, hard-paste porcelain production. The underside stamp clearly reads "Limoges, France" alongside a decorator's mark.

The specific style of the overglaze decorator stamp, the typeface of the script, and the style of the floral transfer hand decoration indicate this piece dates back to the mid-20th century, (circa 1950s). The brass collar components and electrical socket wiring hardware align with mid-century traditional oil lamp style bodies.
While these follow a classic Victorian "Hurricane" or "Gone with the Wind" silhouette popular in the late 1800s, the specific shape of the smooth globular fonts, the pristine condition of the transfer-ware style cherry blossom decorations, and the standard mid-century brass collar work are indicative of a mid-century revival style. See less