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Offered here is an absolute crown jewel of early 20th-century decorative art: a museum-quality, fully operational Art Deco Re-Circulating Fountain …
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Offered here is an absolute crown jewel of early 20th-century decorative art: a museum-quality, fully operational Art Deco Re-Circulating Fountain Lamp. Standing an imposing 24 inches tall, this rare kinetic masterpiece features an intricately detailed romantic figural sculpture of a couple with a rich, completely untouched original verdigris patina finish.
Mechanics & Material Rarity: Unlike standard accent fixtures of the era, this highly advanced engineering feat functions seamlessly as both a dynamic water feature and an ambient light source. Water is pushed up internal copper lines and falls in a flawless, uniform liquid curtain around the central figures, draining beautifully into a segmented, petal-shaped lower tier of premium mottled green slag glass. The fountain is crowned by an exquisite leaded dome shade crafted from premium, highly iridescent natural Capiz shell panels. When illuminated, the windowpane oyster shell segments scatter a breathtaking, pearlescent glow that contrasts magnificently against the deep green metalwork.
Unprecedented Working Condition: Most surviving kinetic lamps from the 1920s suffer from seized pumps, brittle corroded lines, or stripped mechanics. This collector's piece is in flawless, perfect working order, operating cleanly and quietly. It retains its pristine, heavy-duty original Cutler-Hammer (C-H) industrial inline barrel switch with separate operational buttons dedicated to independent "Light" and "Pump" controls.Dimensions: 24" H x 23" W x 23" DMaterials: Heavy cast spelter/metal, natural Filipino Capiz shell, copper conduits, leaded slag glass base panels.
Period: Circa 1920–1930 (True Art Deco)
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- Dimensions
- 23ʺW × 23ʺD × 24ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Glass
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Verdigris
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
This rare kinetic fountain lamp is in exceptional antique condition and is in perfect, flawless working order. Mechanics & Electronics: …
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This rare kinetic fountain lamp is in exceptional antique condition and is in perfect, flawless working order. Mechanics & Electronics: Both the lighting element and the original re-circulating water pump operate cleanly, consistently, and quietly. The original, industrial-grade Cutler-Hammer (C-H) dual-button inline switch is completely intact and smoothly toggles both the "Light" and "Pump" functions independently. Structure & Metalwork: The heavy cast spelter figural sculpture and central column are structurally sound with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. The hand-applied, original verdigris green patina is beautifully preserved, exhibiting a rich, authentic age-appropriate oxidation and minor superficial wear that enhances its historic character. The internal copper plumbing lines are clear and secure. Glass & Shell Shading: The natural Capiz shell dome shade is completely intact with tight metal framework; the individual windowpane oyster shell panels retain their stunning, organic pearlescent iridescence with only minor, expected vintage weathering to the boundaries. This piece has been meticulously preserved and is ready for immediate display and functional enjoyment.
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