Description
This table lamp is absolutely stunning. It is very heavy and seems to be hand cut crystal. It also looks like it was converted from lantern to electric. The metal is brass or bronze. Prisms hang all around and the shade is removable. I have searched and searched unsuccessfully to find anything that comes close to this lamp and the unique shape and beauty. The lamp came from a very wealthy woman's estate in Palm Bch over 20yrs ago. It is in excellent condition.
Re: Vintage victorian cut glass/crystal and brass lamp
Cut glass lampsgenerally post date the Victorian era and were made into the 1920's, here is a link to a catalog page from 1923:
http://www.cmog.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Rakow_1000096553_p0…
Here is a link to cut glass lamps at auction:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=cut+glass+lamps&sort=relevance&…
Re: Vintage victorian cut glass/crystal and brass lamp
Thanks so much. I have looked at the auction site and it has been very helpful. I have still not come across a lamp shade shaped liked this one or can say who it was made by. I still need more information in order to be able to know what it's worth.
Re: Vintage victorian cut glass/crystal and brass lamp
Check for a mark etched into the glass shade or base, If it's unmarked it's not by any of the big name makers and would sell in the same range as the ones in the link. Crystal lamps are not a hot seller these days,
Re: Vintage victorian cut glass/crystal and brass lamp
Try Thomas Ahearn at the College for Appraisers, if you're near Whittier Ca. stop by King Richards Antique Mall on the first Saturday of every month, he does an appraisal clinic there and for $4.00 you'll learn a lot from him. his FB link is: http://www.facebook.com/thomas.ahern.71