Antique Ceramic Arts Co. Belleek Lenox Hand Painted Pink Floral Parlor Lamp Base

Rare antique American Ceramic Arts Company (Lenox) Belleek porcelain parlor lamp base.  - The lamp features a fine porcelain body in a pale pink tone decorated with hand painted floral arrangements and elegant ivory rococo swirls. Extensive gilt detailing highlights the designs.  - Originally built as a oil or kerosene burning unit, it has been modified to serve as a modern electric table lamp.  - Ceramic Arts Company Belleek palette stamp is on base and it is aditionally signed by the artist and dated to 1899.   - American Belleek porcelain is a lightweight, ultra-thin, and translucent fine ceramic developed in the United States during the late 19th century as an imitation of famous Irish Belleek ware. Immigrant artisans trained at the original Irish Belleek pottery factory brought their technical knowledge over to the United States. Walter Scott Lenox played a monumental role in advancing the craft through his Ceramic Art Company (which later evolved into Lenox).  - A lampshade can be fitted on top by unscrewing the brass finial.  - Very good condition for age with no cracks or chips. The hand painted artwork is well preserved with minimal signs of wear, however there is rubbing to the gilt detailing in places. It remains a superb rare piece perfect for lovers of fine porcelain.  Measurements:   Total height: 33 1/2  Porcelain base: 8 x 8 x 21