A Transitional gilt-bronze mounted blue porcelain vase the mounts circa 1770

now mounted as a lamp, damage to mounts

In overall fair condition - in need of some professional attention and restoration. The gilt-bronze mounts to the blue porcelain have one break and lacks a screw causing the mounts to hang loosely. There is glue residue to the blue porcelain where the mounts have formerly been stuck, the porcelain in otherwise good condition with only minor surface wear. One gilt-bronze arm is lacking a drop finial screw which may need to be replaced according to taste. The later mounted lamp fittings are in good condition but will require attention from a professional electrician.
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