Arredoluce

Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights:  1879 to 1959, Cologne, 2005, pp. 472-473

Overall very good original condition. The brass standard of the floor lamp shows evidence of scratches, minor areas of oxidation and scattered areas of discoloration. With rubbing and some minor losses to finish. It appears that there may have been some tape used at some point to hold the arms in place. When the tape was removed, some of the surface tarnish and dirt was removed, leaving a very faint impressions. This is barely visible and does not detract from the overall appearance of the piece. The painted shades with scratches and scattered losses to paint, concentrated to the outer edges of the shades. The painted counterweights with more noticeable losses to paint, two extending over 1 ½ inches in length. Lamp is currently configured for European voltage, but is electrically stable.
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