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Lot #52: Vintage 1940s/1950s Porcelain Boudoir Lamps - Made in Japan / Occupied Japan Pair - WORKING

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Vintage 1940s/1950s Porcelain Boudoir Lamps - Made in Japan / Occupied Japan Pair - WORKING These vintage 1940s/1950s porcelain boudoir lamps are a beautiful pair, each featuring charming figurine designs and clearly marked as Made in Japan and Occupied Japan. They are in used condition with signs of age appropriate for their vintage status and have been tested to be in working order, bringing a lovely mid-century aesthetic to any room. These delicate pieces would make a wonderful addition to a collection or a unique accent for your home decor. Up for auction is a charming lot of two (2) vintage hand-painted porcelain figural boudoir/vanity lamps. Both pieces were manufactured in Japan during the post-WWII era and are in fantastic cosmetic shape. Perfect additions to a vintage bedroom, vanity display, or mid-century collection!Item Specifics:Era: Mid-Century Modern (Circa 1945–1952)Country of Manufacture: JapanMaterial: Glazed Porcelain / Ceramic Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Complete working order. Detailed Description: Lamp 1: Art Deco Pierrot Clown & Ballerina Dimensions: 9" H x 4" W Details: Features a colorful Pierrot clown in a yellow outfit with big red buttons sitting next to a ballerina. Markings: Stamped in blue ink on the bottom base: "Made in Occupied Japan". Condition Note: Incredible shape for its age. No chips or cracks detected on the delicate ruffled collar or flared skirt. Features the original vintage brown cord. Lamp 2: Colonial Courting Couple Dimensions: 10" H x 4.25" W Details: Features an 18th-century style Victorian or Colonial couple standing by a central pillar. Hand-painted in vibrant blue, green, and pink. Markings: Stamped in red ink on the bottom base with a circular factory export trademark: "E" inside a circle, Made in Japan. Condition Note: Excellent structure with bright paint. No cracks or major chips found. Features a vintage cream-colored cord. Please Note: Lamps are sold as a pair without lampshades or lightbulbs. Both lamps light up successfully when plugged in. Because these feature original mid-century wiring, buyers may wish to rewire them for modern long-term daily use. Please review the high-resolution photos closely for exact condition details Pickup at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, July 05 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Pickup Location:  Nipigon Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2M 2V9 View Map (opens in new window)


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Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Thursday, July 2, 2026 between 1:00 AM and 1:30 AM

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