The figural lamp base is solid painted plaster and depicts Cecil coming up out of the water. 10" tall to the top of Cecil's head, 13" tall to the top of the bulb socket. Early 1950s. Complete w/7.5" tall stiff paper shade w/great wrap-around character illustrations of Beany, Capt. Huffenpuff, Dishonest John, Wong and Hunny Bear. ©Bob Clampett and is marked "Alert Lamp Co." Shade has some scattered lt. creases which are noticeable but in no way distracting as shade retains bright and clean appearance w/vibrant color. Shade is VF. Back bottom edge of lamp base has one minute paint flake by incised Bob Clampett copyright. Top of fin on Cecil's back has tiny paint flake off tip. Replacement cord and plug, working and NM. An incredibly impressive lamp. We believe very few were made and this is only the third we have offered in our 47 years.