Lamp

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Rocco Martino died 1964

Datelate 1940s to early 1950s

MediumGlazed ceramic lamp with wooden base, metal hardware and electrical cord

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of base x depth of base): 24 1/2 x 5 9/16 x 5 9/16in. (62.2 x 14.1 x 14.1cm)
Component (diameter of bottom of lamp shade): 17 1/4in. (43.8cm)

ClassificationsFurniture

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionTable lamp with base of glazed ceramic with raised floral decoration in yellows and reds of bearded iris with blue hydrangea on a maroon-colored background. The lamp rests on an Asian-inspired, carved wooden base stained to look like mahogany. The spun brass hardware that anchors the electrical cord as it enters the hole drilled through the top of the ceramic form is original; the harp and bulb socket are twentieth century replacements. The brown electrical cord is in excellent shape and may be original, or a reproduction. The cast brass finial is original.

Object number2003.27.69a-b

MarkingsTwo labels affixed to base of lamp: first label is an importer's label printed in black ink on gold metallic paper in an oval shaped and reads: "4 1/4" / MADE IN CHINA"; second label placed by retail lamp shop that rewired the lamp is printed in black ink on white rectangular-shaped paper and reads: "METGER'S / WEST HARTFORD, CT / 860-232-1843 and handwriting in black ink: "0302 / DP"

Subject Terms