Maker: Adams  Pattern: Chinese Bird

This is a most unusual piece. It was made specifically as a lamp, but using the mould for the canister. Often lamps are found to be converted vases or ginger jars. At some time a more modern fixing has replaced the original one which has resulted in some damage to the neck. This however is fairly minor because once a shade is in place it will be hidden. Blue printed backstamp: "Wm Adams England. Rd No. 623294 This pattern was introduced by William Adams in 1780 being a copy of a Chinese pattern and one of the first of its style produced in English Pottery"
Although fitted with a lamp holder and flex, this item is sold for decorative use only, and must be checked by a competent electrician before being used as a lamp.

Dimensions: 20 cm high to top of fixing / 8 ins high to top of fixing