Collect: Americana

An attractive pair in overall fine and ready to place condition. Minor occasional chips and scuff marks throughout consistent with age and use. Scattered, occasional instances of residue buildup throughout each piece. Scattered indications of paint loss throughout, most notable to the figural scenes. Significant indications of loss to the gilding, particularly to the dragon ears of each piece. Each of the four dragons indicate signs of previous restoration. Most notable the front right facing ear of one lamp exhibits a crack around the neck of the dragon possibly showing a repaired break.

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