Bakelite and Chrome Space-Age Dish, England. 1960s. accessories Height (to base of bulb

Height (to base of bulb holder): 23

Signed ‘Hoganas’

Artimeta was the only external factory to produce Matégot’s designs outside of the two ‘Société Matégot’ factories

whilst the exceptionally elegant sweeping brass arm retains its effortless poise in either position

my best guess is that it came from a Renault Dauphine engine or similar

Bakelite and Chrome Space-Age Dish, England. 1960s. accessories Height (to base of bulbThis dish (used for jewellery, trinkets or even nibbles) is a superb example of postwar space age design. It takes the form of a sleek flying saucer from outer space, the gleaming chrome plated brass being typical of the utopian optimism associated with the design period. A bright butterscotch orange ridged bakelite handle caps the tapered stem. The colour is still remarkably deep, the condition almost untouched. The dish achieves its poise and