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Antique French Faience Demi-Lune Half Moon Wine Barrel Fountain Lamp Malvezin Bordeaux Crest with Custom Yarn String Shade-White, Green & Beige
This piece features a rare, genuine antique French Faience demi-lune (half-moon) or wall-flush ceramic wine fountain (historically utilized as a wall-mounted beverage cistern or decorative lavabo that has been adapted into a functional table lamp.
The Crest: Beautifully hand-painted featuring a traditional green heraldic coat of arms, topped with a crown and flanked by classic French flourish details.
The Inscriptions: Features delicate trailing vine and grape garlands draped elegantly along the upper rim, anchored by a bold bottom band honoring "MALVEZIN" and "BORDEAUX"—representing France's world-renowned wine heritage.
The Shape: A true "Demi-Lune" half-moon shape, indicating its origins as a premium wall-hanging font. It is mounted securely to a custom-fitted, tiered wooden display base.
Custom Artisan Yarn Shade
Custom drum shade completely wrapped in fine yarn strings.
Mounting: Safely anchored to a custom, dark-stained carved wooden display base.
Condition
Faience Base: Good antique condition. No structural cracks or major damage to the earthenware. Beautiful original glaze gloss with minimal age-appropriate crazing and patina that enhances its authentic character.
Wiring & Components: Professionally rewired with high-quality lamp hardware. Tested and safely operational.
Shade: Artisan-crafted condition.
Faience Barrel Base Height: 14 1/8 inches
Faience Barrel Base Width: 12 5/6 inches
Total Lamp Height: 26 1/2”
Shade Height: 13 1/2”
Shade Width: 17 3/4”
