Overview
A striking square-sided ceramic table lamp featuring a rich forest green glaze and a transfer-ware panel depicting a traditional English fox hunt. The central scene shows riders in scarlet 'pink' coats on horseback, framed by an ornate gilded scroll border. Mounted on a classic tiered wooden base, this piece brings the cozy, aristocratic charm of a British country manor into the modern home.
Story
In the mid-20th century, Western homes fell in love with 'country manor' style. This lamp captured that romance, depicting riders in traditional scarlet coats—confusingly called 'pinks' after the famous 18th-century tailor Thomas Pink.
Maker / Origin
While the specific manufacturer of the ceramic body is unmarked on the exterior, companies like Crown Devon, Carlton Ware, and various Staffordshire potteries frequently produced similar equestrian and hunting-themed wares. These pieces were often exported or mounted by lighting companies to satisfy the global appetite for traditional British sporting art.
Condition & Value
The ceramic body appears to be in excellent condition with no visible cracks or major crazing in the glaze. The brass-plated fittings show typical light oxidation, and the wooden base has minor scuffs consistent with age. The shade appears to be a modern replacement, which preserves the lamp's utility.