Horse has a chip on the mane as shown in photos*

This is a vintage mid-century modern TV lamp planter with a black and white ceramic horse. It is a lighted planter from the 1950s TV lamp era, and it still has its original Underwriters' Laboratories "Inspected Portable Lamp" label, Issue 23285.

The glossy black horse is shown rearing and leaping across the front, with a flowing white mane and tail and a yellow painted eye. He is mounted on a curved white ceramic planter with a raised feather design on the outside. Below the planter is a pierced brass-tone metal band with a floral lattice pattern. It lets light glow through the openings when the lamp is on.

The back has a brass reflector shelf with a socket and a small turn switch. It holds a white globe bulb that lights the planter from behind. It has small maroon feet, a brown fabric-style cord, and a plug. The planter has a two-tier curved well that once held a plant or arrangement. It still has some green floral foam inside.

A great addition for collectors of TV lamps, planters, horse figurines, mid century modern decor, atomic era decor, vintage lighting, and retro kitsch.

Condition Notes:

• Vintage 1950s TV lamp planter, Underwriters' Laboratories label, Issue 23285

• Lights up as pictured (see the lit photo). Testing beyond that has not been done

• Original vintage cord and switch. Rewiring by an electrician is recommended before regular use

• Brass finish shows tarnish, spotting, and darker patches on the reflector

• Horse's mane has a small rough spot near the top (see photos)

• Some dark residue on the neck near the mane

• Light surface wear on the planter and a few small marks on the white glaze

• Green floral foam is still inside the planter

• Maker's mark not found. See photos of the bottom and back

• Approx. 9" wide, 7" tall (see photos for measurements)

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Type: TV Lamp / Planter

• Theme: Horse / Stallion

• Style: Mid-Century Modern

• Era: 1950s

• Material: Ceramic / Porcelain with Brass-Tone Metal

• Color: Black / White / Brass

• Certification: Underwriters' Laboratories, Issue 23285

• Power Source: Corded Electric

• Testing: Lights Up in Photos, Not Fully Tested

• Maker: Unmarked

• Country of Manufacture: Unknown

• Manufacturer Warranty: None

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