Handel Underwater Lamp with Mermaid Base.
Handel lamp has reverse painted shade with fish swimming among aquatic plants, all against a mottled blue, pink and cream background having chipped-ice textured exterior. The shade rests on an original Handel cast bronze base depicting a mermaid holding a giant clamshell on her shoulder, supporting the ribbed stem that leads to a three-socket cluster and fleur-dis-les cap. Base is finished in a rich red/brown patina with subtle green highlights. Shade signed “HANDEL 6807â€, base unsigned. Shade and base very good to excellent. Condition: Dimensions: Shade: 15 – ½†Dia. Height: 21 – ½â€
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Handel lamp has reverse painted shade with fish swimming among aquatic plants, all against a mottled blue, pink and cream background having chipped-ice textured exterior. The shade rests on an original Handel cast bronze base depicting a mermaid holding a giant clamshell on her shoulder, supporting the ribbed stem that leads to a three-socket cluster and fleur-dis-les cap. Base is finished in a rich red/brown patina with subtle green highlights. Shade signed “HANDEL 6807â€, base unsigned. Shade and base very good to excellent. Condition: Dimensions: Shade: 15 – ½†Dia. Height: 21 – ½â€