Pair Chinese White Porcelain Reticulated Lamps
Pair Chinese White Porcelain Reticulated Lamps, with wooden and mixed metal fixtures. Dimensions are: 24 3/4 inches high X 6 inches diameter. All Lamps also have internal light feature.measurements are approximate. Condition: Surface wear to wooden fixtures, some wear and dirt scuffs to porcelain, but otherwise free of cracks, chips and restoration. Lamps not tested.
Provenance: From the estate of Robert and Virginia Brewster. Mr. Brewster was with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and he and his family resided in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia. and Korea. Acquisitions were made from 1957 to 1980 throughout Asia.Mr. Brewster was awarded the Distinguished Intelligence Medal and the U.S. Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Medal in addition to other commendations for his service. Mr. Brewster was privileged to know heads of states and dignitaries. The collection reflects an appreciation and respect for the people, arts, and culture of East and Southeast Asia.
5/17/2019: Added information about internal light fixture
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Pair Chinese White Porcelain Reticulated Lamps, with wooden and mixed metal fixtures. Dimensions are: 24 3/4 inches high X 6 inches diameter. All Lamps also have internal light feature.measurements are approximate. Condition: Surface wear to wooden fixtures, some wear and dirt scuffs to porcelain, but otherwise free of cracks, chips and restoration. Lamps not tested.
Provenance: From the estate of Robert and Virginia Brewster. Mr. Brewster was with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and he and his family resided in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia. and Korea. Acquisitions were made from 1957 to 1980 throughout Asia.Mr. Brewster was awarded the Distinguished Intelligence Medal and the U.S. Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Medal in addition to other commendations for his service. Mr. Brewster was privileged to know heads of states and dignitaries. The collection reflects an appreciation and respect for the people, arts, and culture of East and Southeast Asia.
5/17/2019: Added information about internal light fixture