Pair of Antique Chinese Export Cobalt Glass & Wood Lamps With Hand-Etched Cherry Blossoms Circa. 1870-1880 China
Nothing compares with this wonderful and exquisite pair of antique Chinese lamps which have been in one family's possession since the 1930's They were hand made,with hand-blown glass and hand-etched in China around the turn of the 20th century.... for export to the West For our photos, we have used both natural light and additional lighting to illuminate the wonderful hand-carved craftsmanship both in wood and cobalt glass
These are a one-of-a-kind pair! The hand-carved cobalt blue glass cherry blossom branches have flowers, as well Hand-carved wood top caps and bottoms. In great condition with the exception of one wood bottom has an old repair (see photo) Not noticeable at all. Otherwise, the cobalt blue glass and the wood work are all in excellent to pristine condition. Both finials are original.
The lamps measure 25 inches in height to top of shade; 29 inches to top of finial
Each lamp weighs 7.1 pounds
Shade measures 9 inches in height 12 inches wide at bottom of shade
Round base is 5.5 inches in diameter
In excellent condition