Description: This is a large piece, composed of two tiers of ornate brass with a sizable porcelain figurine on top. The porcelain depicts a French couple courting, having just emerged from their carriage. Two horses pull the carriage, with the driver atop. It is about 12" long from the bottom most brass, and 10.5 inches high. The porcelain alone is about 9 inches long and 8 inches high. It weighs about 7.24 lbs. This is a MONSTER big piece, and will be a conversation starter for certain! Inside the carriage, at the bottom, there is a hole through which a light would have been placed, on an electric cord. This piece does not have a cord or light. I assume there is access to the carriage underneath the felt and brass on the bottom of the piece, but I have not messed with the bottom to confirm. There are other versions on Ebay, marked Capodimonte, that show the exact same piece with a lit carriage or made into a lamp. This piece also has the tell-tale gold scrolling at the base that shows it to be Capodimonte. Posting this at a good discount because it currently does not light up, but can be made to! I've been over the porcelain very thoroughly, because this came to me covered in dust and took two hours (and a lot of q-tips!) to clean. I see a few flaws - the woman is missing a bit of her right hand, which was chipped off. Hard to spot unless you look carefully. The driver seems to have some wear to his gloss, on his blue coat. There is wear to the top balls on the carriage, where it was likely picked up. And the original string that goes from driver to horses is missing, replaced with embroidery floss. There is also a little bit of dirt inside the carriage I just can't get to, it will require a longer q-tip. Please ask for more photos if you'd like them! I will NOT combine shipping for this and other items, as this will take some extra TLC to ship. YES, I realize the shipping is high. It is set to show the price USPS will charge to send it to your zip code. If it ends up being cheaper, I will refund the difference. Thanks for looking!
Price: 129.99 USD
Location: Abingdon, Maryland
End Time: 2024-01-05T18:28:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Light Color: Clear
Antique: Yes
Power Source: Corded Electric
Size: Medium
Custom Bundle: No
Maker: Capodimonte
Vintage: Yes
Design: Novelty
Department: Unisex Adults
Sensor Type: Light
Manufacturer: Capodimonte
Style: French
Finish: Antique Brass
Primary Material: Brass
Pattern: Provencal
Signed: No
Color: White
Material: Porcelain
Brand: Capodimonte
Type: Carriage Lamp
Era: 1900s
Cord Color: Brown
Theme: Fairy Tales, Periods & Styles, Romantic, Transportation
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Shade Shape: Oval
