Bidspirit auction | Vintage ALMCO Art Lamp Manufacturing

Vintage ALMCO Art Lamp Manufacturing Company Advertising Cast Metal Boy Figural Desk Ornament - This vintage advertising collectible is a promotional piece for the Art Lamp Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois, commonly known by the brand name ALMCO. The figurine depicts a young boy dressed in 18th-century period attire, including a high-collared jacket with double rows of decorative buttons, a necktie, knee breeches, and buckled shoes. The boy is rendered with curly shoulder-length hair and is posed with his hands in his pockets, looking slightly downward. The figure is mounted on a two-tiered octagonal base. The item is manufactured from cast metal, likely a zinc-based alloy such as spelter, and finished with a bronze-toned gilt wash. On the front facet of the octagonal base is a raised relief crest featuring a lion rampant above a shield. The shield is inscribed with the letters ALMCO arranged diagonally. Beneath the shield is a scrolling ribbon bearing the word QUALITY. This piece dates to the early to mid-20th century and served as a desk accessory or paperweight. Bid directly at Bid.Ziebarths.com for a reduced buyers premium (18%). Email info@ziebarths.com for questions about this item.