two-tole-oil-lamps
Lot 65
Two Tole Oil Lamps
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, the first with original painted green lyre and and foliate patterns on a cream ground, now electrified (13 1/4 in.); the second with original gilt foliate decoration on a red ground, not electrified (12 3/4 in.); both with reticulated shade rim.

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Scattered rubbing to paint and gilt; cream ground with stable craquelure; red lamp shade with dent to upper rim.