Description
A rare Poole Pottery Atlantis 'Mermaid' lamp base by Guy Sydenham, ovoid form, internally modelled with a mermaid resting inside a cave of 'Poole' vases, glazed vivid orange to the interior, the exterior mottled green impressed Poole England, artist cypher 41cm. high
Guy Sydenham A Potter's Life, Sanson & Company, the lamp illustrated page 129 plate 2
This fantastically elaborate lamp relates closely to the water feature made by Guy Sydenham in 1970 and installed in the old Quay side factory, the fountain included a mermaid resting amongst various suckers and shells beside a waterwheel.
