C. Ranc, a gilt bronze table lamp with a swan and a lamp shade by Daum, Nancy, c. 1925

gilt bronze; inscribed C. Ranc on the foot; lamp shade made of clear overlaid glass with dense yellow, orange and aubergine-coloured pigment powder inclusions; lamp shade slightly chipped in the upper section (not visible under the socket); the lower side with wheel-cut signature Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine; electrical fittings replaced (requiring professional servicing); signs of age; height 37.7 cm. (MP)

Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.