I currently have no information regarding the chalkware TV lamp manufacturer Melrose-Lamps Co.
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After acquiring hundreds of ceramic TV lamps, this is my first chalkware lamp. The use of a female matador adds charm to this interesting design. It is marked "Melrose-Lamps Co." on the back.
Back view of the lady matador TV lamp.
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Musical instruments occasionally were the subject of TV lamps, as in this one from Melrose Lamps. Photos courtesy of Rita from upstate New York.
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Here it is in all its illuminated glory!
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This TV lamp from Melrose-Lamps has to be the most charming design ever rendered in plaster. The skill put into sculpting the lamp, and the beautifully executed details, make this one a winner! Photos courtesy of an eBayer from Lebanon, PA.
The back reveals a small fiberglass shade that casts a glow around the children's legs.