Signed by artist, NO Lampshade, silver and gold with fish on either side, heavy, 30 inches tall from base to top of finial. Original finial, round ball. Nine inches wide from fish to fish. I have plugged it in and it does work. Looks like original wiring
Dimensions
30 inches tall by 9 inches wide
Acquired From:
Other
Hi Tracy, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Burts Cason lamps can retail in the hundreds, but at auction - which are the values Mearto appraises at - his lamps rarely bring more than $100. I've appraised this on the high side because it's a fine example. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Hollywood Regency style parcel silver and gilt ceramic fish lamp by Burts Cason, Baton Rouge, La, late 20th Century Of circular section with gilt ball finial over harp, the body with an embricated and gilt top flanked by fish, the swelled body with applied squares of silver gilding, on a molded circular base, signed Burts Cason. Height: 30 inches; Diameter: 9 inches CONDITION: lacking shade but appears to be in good condition, in working condition, PROVENANCE: Acquired at a resale shop. $150-250* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
