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Marbro Asian Style Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
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Hand painted porcelain table lamp by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa. 1950's. Asian style ginger jar design with floral motif. Double pull-chain light sockets. Retaining Marbro labels. Base in excellent original condition, original shade is presentable, but does have wear from age. Base diameter measures 7 inches. Height to finial measures 38 inches. Porcelain base only measures 19.25 inches.
- Creator:The Marbro Lamp Company (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Shade has wear.
- Seller Location:Fulton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5539236228792
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