{"product_id":"vintage-morton-s-steakhouse-sleeping-pig-oil-lamp-petite-choses-usa-c-1980s","title":"Vintage Morton’s Steakhouse “Sleeping Pig” Oil Lamp – Petite Choses USA – c.1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully unusual piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage American restaurant memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the iconic Morton’s Steakhouse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sleeping Pig” table oil lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp features the distinctive reclining pig figure in a pewter-coloured metal, supporting the original glass oil reservoir, burner fitting and unusual woven gold-tone shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Petite(s) Choses USA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label, which is an especially nice detail and helps identify the maker of the lamp. The design is strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorton’s The Steakhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the famous sleeping pig lamps became a characteristic feature of the restaurant tables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly attractive example, retaining the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete original lamp assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the glass reservoir and decorative woven shade. The pig has developed a lovely aged surface and patina consistent with its vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic conversation piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erestaurant memorabilia, American advertising, vintage lighting or unusual Americana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as anyone who simply appreciates a quirky and beautifully made vintage object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with expected signs of age and use. Some surface marks\/patina to the pig and age-related wear to the woven shade. The glass reservoir is present. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petite Choses, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morton’s The Steakhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pewter-coloured metal, glass and woven metal shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Table oil lamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Believed circa 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely unusual piece of Morton’s Steakhouse history — and one that looks fantastic displayed as a piece of vintage Americana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56739354313044,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6511.jpg?v=1786218842","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/vintage-morton-s-steakhouse-sleeping-pig-oil-lamp-petite-choses-usa-c-1980s","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}