Pair of Hand Painted Tile Sconces, Portugal. Mid-20th century. View All the National Museum of Wales

the National Museum of Wales

the 1937 design depicts a jovial tipsy sailor in hand-applied enamel paint

from which these lamps get their name

produced in the early 20th century and featuring a gorgeous burnt orange and dark red chippy speckled glaze

Pair of Hand Painted Tile Sconces, Portugal. Mid-20th century. View All the National Museum of WalesA lovely and rare pair of Portuguese blue and white glazed tiles with hand painted floral decoration on a cream base. Both are held securely in place with hand built blackened steel mounting brackets featuring hook mounts to the reverse, where each slender candle arm emerges to hold aloft an equally elegant drip tray and candle holder. Overall in wonderful condition, with wear consistent with age and use and one of the arms being slightly more upright