{"product_id":"courting-couple-lamps","title":"Courting Couple Lamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic lamps, particularly those featuring decorative painting and gilded elements, became popular in the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries as home decor evolved. These lamps often served as both functional lighting and ornamental pieces, reflecting the prevailing aesthetic tastes of their time, such as Victorian or Rococo revivals. The use of transferware or hand-painted scenes depicting pastoral or historical figures was common, adding a touch of artistry to everyday objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Oxford China, while not as widely recognized as some other porcelain manufacturers, likely produced decorative items like these lamps, often aiming for a balance of elegance and affordability. The inclusion of \"22kt Gold\" in the listing title suggests the use of real gold leaf for embellishments, a common practice to enhance the perceived value and visual appeal of such decorative ceramics. These lamps would have typically been paired with fabric shades to diffuse light and complete their decorative ensemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will test these to see if they are in working order, as of this posting I have not done so yet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things of Age and more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54694100861300,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6826\/2260\/files\/IMG-9701.heic?v=1780159467","url":"https:\/\/things-of-age-and-more.myshopify.com\/products\/courting-couple-lamps","provider":"Things of Age and more","version":"1.0","type":"link"}