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Lot 373
Two Antique Parlor Lamps
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Both early 20th century, now electrified, the taller with pierced brass putti and griffin decoration, surmounting a marble corinthian style column, all atop a square marble and brass base with four scrolled feet, marked "Sucess" to switch for Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company; the shorter a baluster form, gilt brass, atop a square marble and brass base with ornate decoration to four splayed foliate feet, marked "Made in US of America" to switch; both with period decorated globe shades and glass chimneys.

HOA 40.5 in (tallest); 35 in. (shortest)

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Tallest with some cracks and older repair to marble base and some separation to one corner of bronze stand; shorter with small visible casting seam to stand; both with aging spots and some scratches to brass. Not tested for working condition, wiring is dated and may need updating.