A group lot comprising one table lamp and three large marine specimen shells. The table lamp features a bottle-form base heavily encrusted with an assortment of small seashells including cowries and various bivalves, creating a textured folk-art aesthetic. It is paired with a cylindrical drum shade decorated with horizontal bands of textured natural-coloured fibres and yarn on a cream backing. The lamp is fitted with a white cable and a standard UK three-pin plug. No maker’s marks are visible on the base. The shell specimens consist of three large conch-type shells: one creamy-white example with prominent spikes and light brown banding, one weathered brownish-toned shell, and one featuring a prominent wing-like projection mounted on a three-legged black metal display stand. As with all electrical items sold at auction, this unit has not been tested for functionality and requires a professional PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) inspection before use.
Condition report:
The items appear to be in good decorative condition. The shells show natural variations, weathering, and minor peripheral chipping consistent with their age and organic nature. The shell-work on the lamp base appears largely intact. The shade shows a rustic, handmade appearance with some fraying to the decorative fibres as intended by the design.
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