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***Important Pair of Vintage Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Table Lamps**
*Circa 1950s | Rare Ruby Red & Gold Aventurine | Lion of St. Mark Medallions | Rare Built-In Dimmer*
Up for your consideration is a spectacular, investment-grade pair of hand-blown Italian Murano art glass table lamps. This matched pair showcases the elite Venetian craftsmanship heavily attributed to master glassmaker Ercole Barovier for the legendary house of Barovier & Toso.
**Design & Craftsmanship Highlights:**
* **The Columns:** Feature a dramatic twisted rope profile crafted with a vibrant, rich Ruby Red core. The columns are heavily infused with dense copper and gold "Avventurina" leaf flecks that catch the light beautifully and glow with stunning warmth when lit.
* **The Pedestal Bases:** Sculpted in a classic scalloped form using a dark, heavy glass base with a "Bullicante" controlled-bubble technique, giving the foundation incredible texture and visual weight.
* **The Medallions:** Each base is adorned with applied, hand-molded clear glass "prunts" depicting the iconic Lion of St. Mark—the centuries-old regal symbol of Venice, Italy.
**Rare Functional Detail - Built-In Dimmer Switch:**
In addition to their breathtaking beauty, these lamps feature a highly unusual and exceptionally rare built-in mechanical dimmer dial right on the lamp socket/body. This allows for flawless, adjustable mood lighting to perfectly illuminate the glowing ruby red cores, a premium feature almost never seen on imported Italian art glass lamps of this era.
**Unprecedented Completeness:**
What elevates this pair to a museum-quality tier is the preservation of its original textile elements. The lamps come complete with their original custom tailored linen shades—featuring original applied geometric fabric/glass ribbon work trim—and are crowned by their original hand-blown textured glass spherical finials.
**Condition Details:**
* **Glass Structures:** MINT vintage condition. No cracks, chips, flea bites, or damage to the main glass bodies or the applied lion prunts.
* **Shades:** Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound and remarkably clean with only minor, age-appropriate vintage patina.
* **Wiring:** Features vintage cords with built-in dimmers. Fully tested and operational, though re-wiring to modern local standards is always recommended for historic electronics.
**Shipping & Handling:**
Due to the immense value and extreme fragility of these masterworks, the lamps and shades will be professionally packed, double-boxed, and shipped in separate parcels to guarantee transit safety. Fully insured courier shipping with mandatory adult signature confirmation upon arrival.
*Please review the high-resolution close-ups carefully as they represent the exact pair you will receive. Reasonable offers from serious collectors and high-end designers are welcome.*
