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What is a porcelain socket?

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What is a porcelain socket?
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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Early 20th century Famille rose Chinese porcelain Ginger jar
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive early 20th century Chinese porcelain Famille rose Ginger jar. The decoration is striking with strong use of colour, large Pheasants and floral boarders. The...
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Early 20th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 mid century porcelain tumblers. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain as part of the "Everyone Loves Ice Cream and Candy" tableware collection. Fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Limoges Set 66-Piece Porcelain Flower Dinnerware Set Bernardaud Model "Bengali"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 66 porcelain serve dining ware with floral flower motif designed by Bernardaud Limoges, France. Dinnerware set composed of: 33 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 breakfast or de...
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Vintage 1930s French Beaux Arts Porcelain

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Porcelain

Fine French Porcelain Antique Rose de France Set of Six Dessert Plates, Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Fine French porcelain antique Rose de France set of six dessert plates Early 20th Century Exquisite quality, each plate with a shaped scrolled gilt decorated border with romantic Ros...
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20th Century French Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Dinner plates # 524, 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Dinner plates # 524, 1980s 12 Herend Hungary porcelain dinner plates with a basket weave rim with the pattern "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Gree...
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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

18 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" # 512, 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
18 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" # 512, 1980s 18 small Herend Hungary porcelain plates with a basket weave rim with the pattern "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green". The plates...
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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

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