Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 119:
Description
Neoclassical style table lamp manufactured by Chapman, featuring a tripod base composed of three cast metal legs. Each leg is embellished with a satyr head motif and terminates in a cloven hoof foot, all mounted on a decorative lobed base. The central section is designed with a horizontally ribbed metal urn finished in a dark tone. The lamp is fitted with a central brass stem supporting a twin-socket cluster with dual pull-chain switches and is topped with a cast metal laurel wreath finial. The electrical sockets are marked Leviton Made in U.S.A. The fixture has been rewired with a modern gold-tone plastic cord and a standard two-prong plug. No shade is present.
Height: 22.5 inches.
Condition report:
The cast metal base and legs exhibit significant verdigris oxidation and an uneven aged patina. The central ribbed urn shows minor surface wear and small areas of finish loss. Brass hardware displays light surface tarnishing. The wiring is a later replacement; functional testing has not been performed.
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