Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light oil derrick MM - 9962 - 070924

MM - 9962 - 070924

Late Art Deco table radio with a gorgeous tuner face boasting playful

likely an advertising mascot

Modeled after the original plaster mask taken by Leonard Volk in 1860

this piece includes its period patent office tag

Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light oil derrick MM - 9962 - 070924Whimsical figural hanging light modeled as a flying cherub suspended horizontally from a short length of chain, arms outstretched to grasp a frosted glass tulip form shade. The putto's body is fully sculpted in the round, with softly defined musculature, curled hair, and an expressive upward gaze that lends movement and charm to the piece. The surface retains its original gilt paint finish, now showing age appropriate variation that highlights the