Holly-Shaped Ceiling Lamp in Brass, France, 1920

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Description

Three-light brass ceiling lamp in the shape of a holly branch. A horizontally spreading wreath of curved branches extends from … Read more Three-light brass ceiling lamp in the shape of a holly branch. A horizontally spreading wreath of curved branches extends from a twisted brass stem, adorned with serrated holly leaves and red glass berries.

the leaves and branches are painted green; the stem, collars, and ceiling rose remain in bare brass. The red glass berries sit individually and in clusters among the leaves, absorbing the light from the bulbs. The ceiling rose repeats the leaf and berry motif in miniature.

the three light sources are downward-facing and positioned among the branches. The original b22 sockets are retained. The lamp has been rewired; the paintwork has been cleaned and repaired.

about the motif

holly is a traditional winter symbol. Evergreen foliage and red berries represent permanence and hope during the cold season. In the usa, holly (usually american holly) is one of the most popular christmas symbols. Holly day is celebrated there on december 19th.

dimensions and design

height: [missing] cm
diameter: [missing] cm
material: brass, polychrome finish, glass berries
design: three-light, holly motif with leaves and red glass berries
sockets: original b22 sockets
origin: france, nancy
date of origin: circa 1920
condition: rewired, polychrome finish cleaned and repaired
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less