An octagonal baluster jar in Dutch Delft faience, hand painted in cobalt blue on a soft white tin glaze and later mounted as a lamp with a brass cap. The shoulder carries a band of lambrequins and scrolling flowers, the body is scattered with floral sprays, and a border of leaf and scroll motifs wraps the lower body and foot. The painting is quick and confident, with the depth of tone that comes from cobalt worked by hand. It suits a console, a bedside, or a bookshelf, where the blue and white and warm brass bring life to the room.
- Origin: Delft, the Netherlands
- Age: 19th century
- Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience), brass lamp fitting
- Details: Octagonal baluster form, hand-painted cobalt floral decoration, glazed unmarked base; shown with a scalloped shade
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- Condition: Good antique condition with glaze loss around the foot rim revealing the buff body, typical of tin-glazed earthenware. Small kiln flaws, minor iron spotting, and light wear consistent with age.Rewired to American standards
