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    Posted 9 years ago

    rebecca1967
    (5 items)

    My mother tells us she bought this lamp in the early 60s from the Army and Navy Store in Victoria or John Lewis (??) ...she also informs us that she saved up and paid nearly £40 for it (poss some financial creativity on her behalf as no mention of shillings or pence)

    height 18 in
    diameter 31 in

    Can anyone give more info on this item?

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    Comments

    1. robin56 robin56, 9 years ago
      Can you post some pucs of the bottom. It doesn't look like it started out as a lamp.
    2. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      I love the graphics on it!
    3. rebecca1967, 9 years ago
      hi, sure have added one of the base, many thanks
    4. rebecca1967, 9 years ago
      Thank you PostCardCollecter
    5. robin56 robin56, 9 years ago
      I don't think you are going to like my comment but here goes. I think that yhus is a "made" lamp from an oriental vase. Most oriental vases simply do not have a top like that. They are more closed in with the body leading the the light switch. Somebody had an oriental vase or jar that they thought would look good as a lamp. This is jyst my take on your piece and I am sorry if you are upset. However your mother's choice was well worth it if it has brought happiness to those around it.
    6. rebecca1967, 9 years ago
      On the contrary, no offence is taken from your comments...it has the family status of 'something nasty in the woodshed' and is loved only by my mother
    7. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 9 years ago
      After a polish, rewired, a black silk shade with harp (so a Chinese finial could be added), I think it would be presentable and very salable. I think someone would be happy to own it.

      T A
    8. Ericocon Ericocon, 9 years ago
      I think it is a great looking piece myself, however I agree it is from a vase and made into a lamp, she couldn't have bought this new...
      From the looks of the wiring, I would say maybe the early 50's, at least in Canada Lol. The vase may be perfectly ok, if it was taken apart.
      The graphics are awesome :-)
    9. robin56 robin56, 9 years ago
      Well I'm glad. With a little care and cleaning, any oriental arts collector would like to have it. I believe the pattern is called "Royal Procession".
    10. robin56 robin56, 9 years ago
      Forgot to welcome you to CW.:-)
    11. rebecca1967, 9 years ago
      Thank you robin56 :) ...and thanks to all of you for your comments.

      Was 'Royal Procession' a popular - common design?
    12. robin56 robin56, 9 years ago
      I am not sure if it is common but I showed it to a friend if mine and she said it was popular in the 40s and 50s to have this in your home.
    13. rebecca1967, 9 years ago
      Thank you :)

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