I came across this old picture today while I was looking for another. Spotted some familiar toys: Mickey on the TV, Johnny West on the dresser and the G.I. Joe Helicopter behind the bed. But then I saw that weird thing under the TV and couldn't make out what it was. The round piece kind of looks like Qonto from Message from Space, but I never had that robot.
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You're right about it being a lamp, and after a quick investigation it does indeed appear to be the classic Siamese cats that you linked above. The side view makes it difficult to immediately recognize.
J.B., If you look closely, you can see the corded light bulb on the back. Ceramic TV lamps were a "must have" in Mid-Century America and while most were animals, some others were in the shape of ships, shells, cars, florals, covered wagons, etc.
Most TV lamps were made from the mid 50s thru early 60s, and were manufactured by California pottery companies. The half baked theory at the time was that a back lit object placed on top of the TV made it easier on the eyes while viewing.Comment
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You're right about it being a lamp, and after a quick investigation it does indeed appear to be the classic Siamese cats that you linked above. The side view makes it difficult to immediately recognize.
J.B., If you look closely, you can see the corded light bulb on the back. Ceramic TV lamps were a "must have" in Mid-Century America and while most were animals, some others were in the shape of ships, shells, cars, florals, covered wagons, etc.
Most TV lamps were made from the mid 50s thru early 60s, and were manufactured by California pottery companies. The half baked theory at the time was that a back lit object placed on top of the TV made it easier on the eyes while viewing.
You are transparent; I see many things... I see plans within plans.Comment
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Any idea what year your OP picture was taken?Comment
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If these did originally come with a bulb, 1958 to 1975 is a long time for one to survive. I found two pics, one that shows the backside with a regular bulb and one that shows the paint pattern that some of these had for the "lounging" cat's tail/back (on lamp's left side), which is very similar to the paint pattern from your OP pic. Also, note in the top pic that the switch/socket enclave also seems to be a match to your pic.
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