Size:28"H x 17" diaThe pineapple was a rare and expensive fruit in the colonies, and symbolized the spirit of hospitality. As such, it was a popular and recurring design motif in eighteenth century decorative arts--and still the sign of hospitality today.The colorful floral design of the Portsmouth Pineapple is interpreted from an early nineteenth-century wallpaper in the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The lamp features gold highlights.Hexagon shaped lucite base. Porcelain lamp. Aged brass finished ball finial.3 way switch. 100 watt bulb max.Shade: Empire soft back shade with single fold trim. Off white polyester fabric shade. Brass spider. 13" x 17" X 11"SH.Materials: porcelain