Late 18th Century Empire Golden Wall Lamp

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A late 18th-century gilded Empire wall lamp, crafted from a carved and finely gilded wooden palm-holder vase, converted into a … Read more A late 18th-century gilded Empire wall lamp, crafted from a carved and finely gilded wooden palm-holder vase, converted into a wall sconce for use as a lamp. On the back of this lamp, you can still see traces of a shoulder, a piece that allowed for vertical stability, and the lateral traces of two handles, now missing. The central surface of the vase is engraved on plaster and decorated with a carved floral garland with two festoons. The top features an original leaf-carved decoration, unusual for palm-holder vases. In good condition, this 18th-century gilded wall lamp is in working order and suitable for an E27 bulb. Minor losses to the gilding are consistent with its age.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less