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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Jester Floor Lamp

« on: November 22, 2016, 06:56:55 am »

Thank you to everyone who has helped and is offering ideas!  My first impression when I saw pictures of the lamp was that it was a character from an old movie or cartoon, but once I was able to inspect it in person and take it home I came to the changed my mind to the Jester/Harlequin. 

I have looked underneath the lamp and all around the base, I have still not been able to find any sort of markings or additional information.  I was able to find a few items that do look similar by searching: https://www.google.com/search?q=rare+mid+century+life+size+pixie+statue+floor+lamp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiBs8rYs7zQAhUKwiYKHa56DzAQsAQIHA&biw=1366&bih=662

The story of the musicians pieces is fascinating, and am hoping one day you remember the name! 

Thank you all again for looking and helping me to learn a little bit more about this piece!  If any additional pictures would help, please let me know!  I will be sure to update as well any new information I am able to find. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Jester Floor Lamp

« on: November 20, 2016, 02:07:43 pm »

Hi everyone,

I came across your community while trying to research a lamp I recently purchased.  Hoping anyone here has some idea as to the origin of this piece!  I recently found this lamp in Upstate New York.  I have so far been unable to find markings of any kind to help place the date or manufacturer.  The materials used are wood for the frame of the  base, what appears to be a kind of fiberglass and plaster for the main construction of the base and Jester body.  The Jester's jacket and head piece are made from real cloth.  ?Metal used for the pole, and  of course a glass globe.  The electrical plug is 2 prong, with exposed electrical connections.  The cord is NOT cloth, so my best guess is 50's. After searching on and off for a few weeks, I am so far unable to find anything that resembles this, so I am resorting to the experts!  Thank you in advance for reading and any help you may be able to provide! 

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Antique Questions Forum / Jester Floor Lamp

« on: November 20, 2016, 02:07:06 pm »

Hi everyone,

I came across your community while trying to research a lamp I recently purchased.  Hoping anyone here has some idea as to the origin of this piece!  I recently found this lamp in Upstate New York.  I have so far been unable to find markings of any kind to help place the date or manufacturer.  The materials used are wood for the frame of the  base, what appears to be a kind of fiberglass and plaster for the main construction of the base and Jester body.  The Jester's jacket and head piece are made from real cloth.  ?Metal used for the pole, and  of course a glass globe.  The electrical plug is 2 prong, with exposed electrical connections.  The cord is NOT cloth, so my best guess is 50's. After searching on and off for a few weeks, I am so far unable to find anything that resembles this, so I am resorting to the experts!  Thank you in advance for reading and any help you may be able to provide!