Paul Dupre-Lafon: Nautical table lamps (3)

Nautical table lamps (3)
designed c. 1940
Hermès

Size: Largest: 11.75" x 3.5" diameter; Smallest: 7.5" x 2.75" diameter; (Largest: 30 x 9 cm)
Signature: Each stamped "Hermès-Paris/Made in France" to underside; larger examples each retain acid-etched manufacturer's mark "Baccarat France" to glass; one larger example stamped "Arras" to top
Condition: Very good to good original condition. Brass elements with many areas of tarnishing and wear to the surface commensurate with age. Some dust accumulation to crevices. Scattered surface scuffs to the leather elements for each. Two larger table lamps with some chipped flake losses to brass elements throughout. One larger lamp with 2 cm incision to leather and a few scattered losses and dents to leather. Other larger example with many losses to surface of leather, some of which have been repaired and a few scattered spots of white residue. Small table lamp with an extremely small loss to edge of top leather component, and a few minor spots of unknown residue. Small area of adhesive residue to underside of small table lamp. As per our conditions of sale, all electrical items are sold for decorative purposes only, and should be assumed to be non-functioning.