Lighthouse Table Lamp in Cornish Serpentine, Mid Century

 
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Table Lamp in the Form of a Lighthouse
Cornwall, England, mid-20th century
Polished serpentine stone with natural rough base
Carved from Cornish serpentine, this lamp takes the form of a simplified lighthouse tower and reflects a tradition of souvenir and decorative stonework native to the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The lamp retains a contrast between its polished tower and the rough-hewn natural base, highlighting both the stone’s decorative qualities and its geological origins.
Serpentine, a richly coloured metamorphic rock found in Cornwall, became especially popular in the 19th and 20th centuries for small-scale ornament and tourist wares. This example likely dates from the mid-20th century, when such forms were produced for both local sale and holidaymakers, celebrating the region’s maritime heritage.