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Small porcelain night light with brass base

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Submitted by PROgden on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 13:00.

General Item Category

Lamps & Chandeliers

Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?

Base: brass?; Top: porcelain

Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark)

Paul's Gifts, Made in Japan, E.P.P. & Co. NY, Est 1898

Date Period (Estimated date of item if known)

Price Paid (If known)

Size and dimensions of this item

Base 7" long X 5" wide X 2" tall; porcelain 6.5" high

Weight

~ 1.0 lb

Condition

Excellent

History

Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png)

The lamp works and uses a 4 watt nightlight bulb. The base is heavy and may be of brass. What is this kind of lamp called and what is its approximate value?

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

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Re: Small porcelain night light with brass base

Submitted by Lovejoy on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 06:39.

Based on the images it's most likely Italian Capodimonte, I'd take the brass base off, the vase is likely stamped underneath the base with a company or country of origin mark. Do that and post what you find.

 

Lovejoy 

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