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ITEM : For your consideration we are presenting for sale a rare vintage chalkware table lamp manufactured by the Fortune Lamp Co. On the front side of the lamp is the image of a harlequin, while on the remaining three sides it is a textured surface in blue. The lamp is signed and dated on the back side where the electrical cord emerges from the base (see photos). The lamp has a standard on/off rotary knob switch that is located at the socket for functionality. There is no shade present – that’ll be left up to the purchaser to provide one on their own. The lamp stands approx. 26 tall measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the light socket. The chalkware portion of the base measures approx. 21″ tall x 8″ wide x 8 deep. CONDITION : Overall the lamp is in very good condition. There are some areas on the base where the paint has flecked off over time. These areas, as seen in the photos, are not actual chips to the chalkware – just missing paint which can easily be touched up. When one runs a finger over these areas, they are relatively smooth. The base is free from chips, cracks, breaks, repairs, missing pieces, etc. It could benefit from a gentle cleaning, but we chose to leave it in the condition in which it was acquired. The electrical wiring appears to be original, and is in great shape – no frays, splits, exposed and/or brittle areas. The lamp is in fully-functioning, working order. As with all vintage lighting, we always strongly urge to have the wiring inspected by a licensed professional prior to long-term use. Please ask them and we will respond back to you in a timely manner.

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The Vintage Federal Glass Rare MCM Harlequin Black and Gold Set of 8 is a stunning addition to any collection, featuring a classic diamond pattern in black and gold. Made in the USA in 1961, this eight-piece set of tumbler glasses exudes a Mid-Century Modern style with a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour. The set is signed by the Federal Glass brand and is perfect for all occasions, adding a touch of vintage charm to any table setting. Hand wash only to maintain the decorative glitter accents and enjoy the unique beauty of these original pieces from the 1960s.

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Feast your eyes on this extremely desirable and hard to find harlequin wall pocket. Also known as a she devil ballerina, jester, pierrot and other similar names. Made by Wales of Japan in the 1950s, this mysterious woman in disguise beckons you to join her. Is it for pleasure or pain? She’s always up to something devilish. As you can see in photos, which do serve as part of the description, she has suffered cold paint loss in a few places. There is also a surface crack on the back left of the pocket. I assure you this is not a through and through crack. She stands at 7.75″T x 3.5″W. She is highly sought after by collectors. Please see her companion dressed in red in my other listing.

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Vintage Rare Mid Century Harlequin Lamp MCM very nice item in working condition please see pictures.

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Very rare set of mid- century “Harlequin and Columbine” porcelain figurines mounted on Atomic shaped wood wall plaques. This set was made by California Creations by Bradly Japan in 1959. I do not believe these were mass produced as I cannot find any like them anywhere. They are in good preloved condition, the Harlequin has a repair to his right foot and the Columbine has a repair to the right arm. Please refer to photos for details and measurements. Please note that the items I sell are original antique or vintage items and most of them will have been used for the purpose that was intended. Therefore they may have signs of wear in keeping with use and age. Any damage will be described, if any. Check out my page for vintage home decor, kitchen dinnerware, collectibles and just cool stuff. Always have new listings for, Fenton, Viking, LE Smith, Art Deco, Retro, Victorian, MCM, interior design and much more!

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Some of the prints are bowing in frame. Doesn’t affect use and not absolutely obvious when hung. Frames do have wear/flaws. Please see all of the very detailed photos for flaws and measurements before purchasing.

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Pyrex JAJ Rare HARLEQUIN (1962) 3 Pint Easy-Grip Casserole Dish with Lid. This is such a Fun and Colorful Piece that just Looks Amazing on Display! There were only 2 sizes of Casserole dishes made in this pattern and this specific one is in Very Good Condition. The Pattern Colors are all Bright and Glossy. And there are just small and few dots of color missing. I have photographed the entire pattern around the bowl under lighting so please review photos and ask. For more if needed. There are no chips or cracks to the dish or lid and the inside appears unused. There is little to no History for this Lovely Harlequin Casserole. With Christmas right around the corner it would make a Perfect Gift for the Pyrex Collector that. The item “Pyrex JAJ Rare HARLEQUIN (1962) Easy-Grip Casserole Dish with Lid” is in sale since Sunday, September 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Glassware\Pyrex”. The seller is “englishroseaz” and is located in Gilbert, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Material: Glass
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Featured Refinements: JAJ Pyrex Harlequin
• Object Type: Casserole/Baking Dish
• Color: Multi-Color
• Type of Glass: Milk Glass
• Brand: JAJ Pyrex

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EXTREMELY RARE JAJ Pyrex HARLEQUIN (1962) Easy-Grip Casserole Dish Set w/ Lids. Extremely rare HARLEQUIN pattern. This set include the 3-pint and 2-pint casserole dish. The 3-pint is in mint condition. The 2-pint has some imperfections in the pattern. Please refer to the photos for details. The smaller lid has a JAJ stamp on it and fits the casserole dish perfectly. The larger lid does not have a JAJ stamp and rests slightly on top of the casserole dish. Both lids have the same shape and look identical otherwise. The item “EXTREMELY RARE JAJ Pyrex HARLEQUIN (1962) Easy-Grip Casserole Dish Set with Lids” is in sale since Sunday, August 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Glassware\Pyrex”. The seller is “bradslistings” and is located in North Haven, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: JAJ Pyrex
• Type of Glass: Milk Glass
• Color: Multi-Color
• Object Type: Casserole/Baking Dish
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Featured Refinements: JAJ Pyrex Harlequin
• Material: Glass

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MID-CENTURY MODERN Mosaic Pebble Gravel Art set of 2 MCM harlequin vintage C00L. Rare Mid Century Mod Boy and Girl Harlequin and instruments. In MOD 1960s colors. In Very Good vintage condition. I personally have never seen another set of these. These are way cool. 37.25 Inches Wide (including frame) 13.25 talll Great set of 2. The item “MID-CENTURY MODERN Mosaic Pebble Gravel Art set of 2 MCM harlequin vintage Rare” is in sale since Saturday, February 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century\1960s”. The seller is “vintagemodern2020″ and is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

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