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*Shade not included*Brand: Colonial Williamsburg RestorationType: Table LampStyle: Colonial / Traditional / ChinoiserieMaterial: Ceramic, Brass, WoodColor: Blue, White, GoldFinish: GlazedPower Source: Corded ElectricControl Style: 3-Way SwitchDimensions: 27 1/4" Tall (at top of finial), Approximately 9" Wide (at largest diameter)Era: late 20th Century (1990s)Details: A stunning, full-sized vintage Delft blue and white "Virginia" tobacco jar table lamp, beautifully modeled after historical 18th-century colonial storage jars. This iconic piece features a classic, rich cobalt floral cartouche framing the "Virginia" script. Fully functional and equipped with a 3-way switch (supporting low, medium, and high lighting adjustments), the premium brass electrical hardware is stamped with Excelsior 250W/250V specifications. It is mounted securely on a dark wooden base.
EXCELLENT PROVENANCE:
This piece carries wonderful local history and a verifiable story, having been originally purchased in the 1990s by a dedicated Colonial Williamsburg employee directly from the foundation's official restoration and reproduction program. It has been meticulously cared for in a single home ever since, preserving its incredible condition.
CONDITION DETAILS:* Ceramic Body: Near Mint. Completely free of chips, cracks, structural glazing flaws, or crazing. The hand-painted cobalt blues remain exceptionally vibrant.
* Brass & Base: High-shine polished finish. Shows only a couple of very tiny, minor vintage patina spots on the brass neck, which is entirely standard for a piece of this age. Dark wood base is structurally sound and clean.
* Functionality: Fully tested and working perfectly across all three light levels.*Please note the photographed shade is not included*
