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Antique English tole painted biscuit tin lamp, c.1880
Made from a ratafia biscuit tin painted in a dark green with …
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Antique English tole painted biscuit tin lamp, c.1880
Made from a ratafia biscuit tin painted in a dark green with gold writing and highlights. Ratafia biscuits are small almond flavored cookies. These tins would have been found in stores selling confectionery and other food items. The tin has been mounted on a wood base and converted into a lamp. Recently fully re-wired and in working order. Good antique condition with minor dings, dents and paint wear. Includes new cotton lamp shade, H:10” W:15”. Tin height is 11”.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 9ʺD × 24ʺL
- Styles
- English
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Styled After
- English Country Home
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Tole
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Green
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Dings, dents, paint wear
A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in working order.
Dings, dents, paint wear
A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in working order. less
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