Century lithophane porcelain lamp SHADE, – rare large size one piece porcelain shade, – American vedute or views, – impressed titles, – unsigned, – attributed to PPM (Prensaich Porzellan Manufactur), – straight conical shape with – four American scenes interspersed with scrolled florals, – this is a full molded shade-not individual panels, – bisque surface, – smeared gloss glaze on divider bands, top and bottom edge band. The four American scenes are continuing to the right – 1 The Niagara-Fall (PPM scene-75), – 2 President’s House (White House)(PPM scene-76), – 3 Staaten Island/Bay of New York (PPM scene-74), – 4 Residence of Washington -(Mt Vernon) (PPM scene-77). 12″, dia, 3″ dia-inside top opening, 5.5 tall. Condition – excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs. 2240 – This is one of three known examples of this shade (please message if a known example in a collection). The manufacturing difficulty of this particular shade is extremely high due to the size of single piece construction using eight-part construction. Interior surface appears to be hand finished on a potters wheel. Attributed to PPM (Prensaich Porzellan Manufactur), Plaue, Thuringia, Germany by other identical marked and numbered individual scenic panels. Date would be prior to the 1890’s marking of country of origin/importation laws. I have further research on each of the scenes, which appear to date the shade into the 1870 period. They are after famous paintings and engravings of the period. Thomas Cole, A Kollner, etc. Contact me for confirmation or additional options. Selection of items from local estates. My business policy and goals. Century American home or show spots in the contemporary home. I search for items to offer with special “fine points”, rare form, high quality construction and historical interest. I do offer additional ite ms that I find. Compatible high quality 20. Century pieces or just something I found in those searches for “the be tter “. These other items are. Onfirm any concerns or particular collecting requirements you may have. I do appreciate and value communication with my clients and thrive on repeat customers to the point of providing full-house antiques sales and advising of 19. W hile you are perusing online. Is to post clear condition report and photos so you have all your questions answered on the item you. More than happy to answer any concerns or provide additional photos. Above that 1000 maximum, check with your homeowner provider for the most reasonable and comfortable charges. Please contact for quotes. Please respond within three days. On receipt of item. You feel your item. Is considerably different than. Description, condition report and photos, then please contact me. I ask that you do not return simply “because you don’t like it”. Customer service – satisfied and repeat clients are important. Me of any concerns or. Happy Collecting , I do provide considerable research on my Pinterest page with comparables of the “fine point” items of various periods of history , etc, Nevin Heller.