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Each lamp consisting of six large (16 cm circa) poinsettia's leaves, three pointing down and three pointing up The lamps bear no marks and may be custom made hence unique Sadly the photographs don't do justice to the warm, rich,lush gilt finish Supplied with gold top mirror lightbulbs French(?) circa 1960s
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Striking Pair of Mid Century Gilt Metal Flower Shaped Lamps

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Each lamp consisting of six large (16 cm circa) poinsettia's leaves, three pointing down and three pointing up The lamps bear no marks and may be custom made hence unique Sadly the photographs don't do justice to the warm, rich,lush gilt finish Supplied with gold top mirror lightbulbs French(?) circa 1960s

Period

1960s

Materials

gilt metal

Condition

very good

Dimensions

Width:
38
cm
Height:
25
cm
Length:
35
cm

£ 3,300.00 GBP

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