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The listing, Limoges China Fairy Lamps (2) Really Pretty has ended.

Hello to all of my Listia friends! I've missed you, but I had to spend some quality time with my Etsy shop.
Here for your pleasure, two beautiful, I mean really nice, fairy lamps. First thing, the mark on these says "Limoges China" in silver, on the bottom of each. In all my research I am unable to find any time that Limoges of France, the one we all know and respect, has ever marked their items that way. So, take it for what it's worth.
These are truly gorgeous. The pink flowers against the white, with the greenery make them pop. They are also PERFECT.
I mean perfect. The gold that rims around each piece as well as the handles is perfect. I don't think any gold has worn off. I really don't believe they were used. I bought them at an auction from the police dept. Figure that out!!
Confiscated goods...unclaimed robbery evidence.

Fairy lamps are candle burning lights. Their popularity peaked during Victorian times. The shape of these reflects just that. The first to appear were marked with a fairy and a wand. Since then they have been called "fairy lamps". The top that is removeable is called the dome. The piece that holds the tea candle is a lamp cup. The lamp cup appears to be sitting in a dish or catch-all. That piece is attached to the lamp cup. So, these particular lamps are two pieces each. You get both.
You can see in the photos they don't provide much light, but they do provide just enough to see. It depends what you want to see or how much of it!
So, have fun bidding. I have found some lovely things for my Listia friends. It's just a matter of taking the pictures and posting them.

These will ship free to your Listia verified address. All Listia rules apply.

Questions are very welcome. Thank you all very much for making my previous auctions fun and successful. I like to offer the best of what I can't use or wish to pass on.
Questions & Comments
Original
These are really cute! Hope I have enough credits to bid towards the end :)
Nov 21st, 2014 at 10:59:45 AM PST by
Original
You know, I've been looking at them again, and I know they haven't been used since they don't have any of the black sooty stuff from candles. They do look so pretty, very dainty. You never know about bids. I try to save for something big and sometimes it works and others not. I do wish you luck.
Nov 21st, 2014 at 12:31:55 PM PST by
Original
How tall are the lamps?
Nov 21st, 2014 at 3:19:03 PM PST by
Original
I can't believe I left that out. Great question and I thank you. The lamp cup from top to bottom is 4-1/4". When I put the dome on, the entire lamp is 7-1/4".
Nov 21st, 2014 at 6:28:48 PM PST by
Original
I looked up the mark and it is a known counterfeit mark for Limoges, these were made in the 1980's as per the information I found. Most of the couterfeits came from China as part of a revival of victorian style pieces which were popular in the 80's.
Nov 21st, 2014 at 4:07:35 PM PST by
Original
Thanks for the info. I knew they were not from France, but I still couldn't find the mark. Thanks for your info.
Nov 21st, 2014 at 6:30:07 PM PST by
Original
Hello....Ms. Debbie, Even if these are fakes, they are absolutly gorgeous. I wish you luck and hope I have an eough credits when this ends. I love them.
Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:18:09 PM PST by
Original
I love you. They are very pretty, even the painting was done carefully and the gold edging and if you can see on the top of the handles 3 little gold designs-perfect. Thanks for your kind words.
Nov 22nd, 2014 at 5:34:58 PM PST by
Original
Very Nice. Shared this wonderful auction with all of my Facebook and Twitter friends too. super nice auction! Good Luck.
Nov 23rd, 2014 at 7:38:52 PM PST by
Original
Thanks much Pam Happy Thanksgiving. My Dad just got out of hospital so I wasn't home till now. Thanks!
Nov 27th, 2014 at 12:11:51 PM PST by
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These are beautiful! Your fan. W.
Nov 25th, 2014 at 4:21:19 PM PST by
Original
Hi! I see your wonderful smile all over Listia! I always then look at the auction because you always seem to have my taste!! Thanks for checking in!
Nov 27th, 2014 at 12:13:23 PM PST by
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Interesting auction
Nov 26th, 2014 at 3:17:06 PM PST by
Original
Thank you. I know you're been there since day one. Thanks!
Nov 27th, 2014 at 12:17:18 PM PST by
Original
Hope you dad got some turkey.
Nov 27th, 2014 at 4:32:50 PM PST by

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