Floral Urn Lamp Appraisal

Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Urn Table Lamp with Brass Base

This is a vintage ceramic table lamp featuring a classic urn or vase shape, adorned with floral hand-painted decorations. The lamp's body is primarily off-white or cream-colored, with a significant band of dark green glaze visible around the widest part of the base and near the top of the main body, just below what appears to be a smaller, decorative urn-shaped finial or segment. The floral design on the main body includes prominent rose-like blossoms in shades of red and pink, accompanied by smaller blue and yellow flowers and green foliage. There are gilt or gold-painted accents, particularly around the raised decorative elements and outlining some of the applied motifs, which appear to be rococo or baroque-inspired scrolls, especially on the handles of the upper urn-like section and framing the floral panels. The lamp sits on an ornate brass base with a scrolled, pierced design, contributing to its decorative and somewhat opulent aesthetic. The electrical cord is visible and appears to be in a light, possibly aged, off-white or cream color, indicating its age. The overall condition appears good for its age, though typical signs of wear, such as minor scuffs on the brass or slight fading of the paint, are to be expected. The brass bottom has a stamp 'B705', which likely signifies a model number or production batch, potentially aiding in identifying the manufacturer or series. The lamp embodies a mid-20th century decorative style, possibly 1950s to 1970s, characteristic of mass-produced yet aesthetically pleasing ceramic lamps of that era. The craftsmanship suggests a factory production effort, with hand-painting adding a touch of individualized artistry.