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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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Antique English Single Clobberware Ironstone Plate
By Spode
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English ironstone clobberware decorative plate. No makers mark or brand stamp.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Large Pottery Wall Charger Painted with Swallows, J. Bradley
Located in Nottingham, GB
A dynamic flock of swallows swoops across the broad circular expanse of this ceramic charger, painted against a graduated sky that shifts from soft pale blue down to warm amber and b...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rare Vintage SLP Limoges Porcelain Bridge Set, Original Box, c.1950s–60s
By Limoges
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming and unusual boxed set of four Limoges porcelain bridge dishes by the Société Limousine de Porcelaines (SLP), Limoges, France, dating from the mid-20th century.
Each dish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Haviland for Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 24 Floral Spray Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This signed Haviland for Limoges porcelain dinner service, crafted in France circa 1900, showcases the exquisite Daisy Chain pattern, characterized by its delicate floral motif and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Porcelain Castello Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Italy 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Castello pattern with cobalt blue borders accent...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches
Located in Uppsala , SE
This antique porcelain piece is a Meissen Prunkteller (ceremonial or show plate), characterized by its relief decoration of oak leaves and acorns.
Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany.
De...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Rococo Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$777 Sale Price
20% Off