� This was made as an oil lamp probably in Paris in the Belle Epoque period when Japanese and Chinese designs where the height of fashion.� The high-quality Japanese satsuma vase was ordered and imported to fit the Japanese style French ormolu fittings. � The figures represent finely dressed children of a high-status family playing in a garden. The almost three-dimensional enamelled scenes are richly embellished with gold leaf. � Given its original function as an oil lamp the Satsuma vase is in exceptional condition having no chips or cracks and just the most minor �touch� wear to the gilding in a few places.� Carefully rewired as a lamp for use with modern lamp shades.� NOTE excludes lamp shade. � Delivery �90 UK. International please ask for quote.**************************************Shipping Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain�s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.**************************************Restoration and Presented ConditionI do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value. Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standards using traditional materials so as to not compromise the patina of age. Accordingly, please note some antique items for sale will have wear and marks associated with use over many generations that adds to the aesthetic beauty of the piece from the collector�s perspective. **************************************Fine Art - ConditionAll Paintings offered have been c...