1880s Victorian Porcelain Owl Lamp

Description

Porcelain owl bust oil lamp, circa 1880.

Owl bust modeled with detailed feather texturing, mottled brown and white glazes, yellow glass eyes, tufted ears; gilded round foot rim; brass burner with pierced crown top; raised on later ebonized wood base. Modeling and glaze characteristic of German potteries. Candelabra sockets and vintage in-line switch. New shade.

Porcelain owl 6 Â½ inches tall; base 7 â…œ inches wide; overall 22 inches high with shade (10 Â½ inches wide by 7 Â½ inches high).

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good overall with light wear and dings black finished base.

Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good overall with light wear and dings black finished base.

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20%

Dimensions

22 x 7.38 x 7.38 in

1880s Victorian Porcelain Owl Lamp

Lot 0773

Estimate $1,600-$4,800

Jun 14, 2026, 7:13 PM EDT

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