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Sitzendorf Figuaral Lamp Base circa 1900. This is a non working lamp base. The cord has been cut and we are selling it AS IS only. This is actually very smart as the components to the lamp were the same components to a compote but instead of the basket top, it is used as a base for the figurine. It is obviously factory done because the metal top and center piece was made specifically to join the base and the figurine. The metal "Joint" has been drilled and porcelain flowers wired to it. I did remove the base to confirm the maker and it does have the correct Sitzendorf mark used from 1884 to 1902. As electric lamps were in their infancy at that time I suspect it dates to around 1900 or so. It measures It is 43 cm tall (not including lamp & shade fixtures) and 22 cm across. The socket and shade fixtures just screw off and it can be used as a figurine but I will include them with it if someone wishes to have it professionally restored. Condition is pretty good. Obviously some of the flowers do have some chips and dings here and there but not distracting. Her one thumb is missing the tip and her blue apron strings have been repaired but I have taken several closeup pictures so please look closely and call if you have any questions.