A Good c.1900 Black Japanned Chinoiserie Floor Lamp, From the Deanery, Durham sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles known as Cheiro

known as Cheiro

The nineteenth century had seen the gradual decline in fairs as marts of trade and the emergence of the amusements side of the events

And hence he decided 'twas better to wait

manufactured by Northwestern co

There is a clear maker's stamp 'Dryad Lester 30' on the underside

A Good c.1900 Black Japanned Chinoiserie Floor Lamp, From the Deanery, Durham sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles known as CheiroOrigin: English Period: Victorian Edwardian Provenance: The Deanery, Durham Date: c. 1895 1910 Height: 73. 5 inches (with shade) Base Diameter: 14. 5 inches The unusual gothic style standard floor lamp hand decorated with gilt highlighted turnings, the carved softwood whole beautifully fluted with black japanned chinoiserie gilt detailing to the base depicting typical oriental figures, pagodas and landscapes and a contemporary black shade survives