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What is a porcelain socket?
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A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality.
An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Brass
$54,499 / item
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Antique Haviland Limoges French Chocolate Pot w/ Pink Rose Motif & Ribbon Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely late 19th century large Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain chocolate pot features a tall scalloped base and upper edge, whimsical ribbon shaped handle, and hand painted sprigs of pink garden roses with gilded details throughout.
The green underglaze mark "Haviland France" indicates the plate was manufactured by Haviland & Co. in Limoges, France.
The red overglaze mark "Haviland & Co. Limoges FOR HOWELL-DOHRMANN CO OAKLAND CAL." indicates that the item was made specifically for the Howell-Dohrmann Co. retailer in Oakland, California, a prominent retailer in Oakland, California, which commissioned items like Haviland Limoges China...
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Antique 1890s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate with Sea Anemones and Shells
Located in Downingtown, PA
Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #11
Circa 1960–1970
A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Gilt Portrait Italian Porcelain Plate Verdi
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage mid 20th century Piero Fornasetti decorative porcelain art plate from the "Grandi Maestri" or "Great Masters" series featuring a portrait of opera composer Giusepp...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Popov, Moscow Porcelain - Covered Cup and Saucer - mid 19th century, Russia
Located in DELFT, NL
Popov porcelain; Russian covered broth bowl & stand.
Broth bowl and stand, superbly decorated in the Rococo taste with delightful swags of flowers pendant and vivid pink rococo edg...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Nippon Moriage Porcelain Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Nippon Moriage Porcelain Vase Signed C1920
Measures - 12 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 6"
This antique Japanese Nippon Moriage porcelain vase, d...
Category
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
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