Cast brass urn lamps, a pair, 1950s, in the style of James Mont. From the archive.
The lamps.
Each lamp pairs a large cast brass urn with a carved wood base and cap. Loose ring handles hang from cast brackets, and the surface mixes smooth, polished areas with deeply textured ones. Both are part of the original casting.
The lamps date from the 1950s and are in the style of James Mont. That means they share features with his work: the urn shape, the archaic surface, the mix of brass and dark wood. It does not mean Mont designed or made them.
Why we don’t name a maker.
A maker’s name adds a lot to a lamp’s value, so it should rest on evidence you can check: a mark, a label or a document. If all we have is a resemblance, we describe the style and leave the maker unnamed.
We couldn’t confirm a maker for this pair. They’re still very good lamps: heavy cast brass, well proportioned and well made.
Dimensions and what’s included. Each lamp is 26½in high, 7in wide and 6½in deep, and weighs 14lb. Sold with new shades; bulbs not included.
What’s original and what’s new.
The hardware and wiring are original, including three-way sockets, and both lamps were tested and working. The brown linen bell shades are new. The listing said which was which.
If you want something like this pair, tell us what matters most to you: a matched pair, the cast surface, the urn shape or the size. We can search without holding out for a particular maker.
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