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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Circa 1855, Starr Fellows 3-Light Rod Hung Gas Chandelier
Fresh out of a Greek Revival in Indiana,
this Rococo Revival Starr Fellows and Company Rod Hung
Gas Chandelier is a wonderful example of early gas
fixtures that hung in the first houses using gas
lighting in this country. We have not had one of
these chandeliers since we sold a pair of 4 lights
back in 2008.
The wonderful interwoven figural snakes on the end
of each rod and the figural maiden, add much to the
period charm of this fixture. They come along every
once in a while. This one is complimented with a
great set of Greek Key Gas shades. This Chandelier
was manufactured in 1855 when companies first started
creating product lines using interchangeable parts.
This is an early one.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Very Large Leaded Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915
- This very large( 23.5 inches diameter) white slag
glass Inverted Dome has 81 individual pieces of glass.
Around 1915, tastes in these kind of fixtures were
changing from multicolor leaded glass fixtures to one
or two color fixtures. This change probably coincides
with the introduction of the Arts and Crafts movement
in the U.S., that argued for a simpler design.
- Aside from its' size, this is an unusual fixture
because of the very pleasing shape of the bowl, which
transmits a very elegant simplicity. The bowl design is
almost geometric without being angular. There are three
lights and you can see some opalescence in the glass
when the lights are on. This fixture will provide plenty
of light for your large room or foyer.
- Circa 1915
- 81 slag glass panels
- Wonderful design
- 30" drop x 23 1/2" diameter x 7" shade depth
- Drop can be adjusted if desired.
- Available:1
3-Light Gas Chandelier with Contour Body,Circa 1895
This 3 arm Gas Chandelier is unusual in its
simplicity with it's hourglass body. The design
of the arms and arm backs coincide with the curve
of the body and is very nicely done. The beading
on the spinnings that frame the hourglass are a
nice addition that keeps the body of the fixture
from being too simple. The diamond effect pressed
glass shades could pick up other geometric glass
details in the destination room. An example would
be a foyer or a room with windows that correspond. More info click here : http://bit.ly/H5fYS6
- Circa 1895
- Contoured body
- Beading
- Pressed Glass Gas Shades
- 32" drop x 27" diameter
- Drop can be adjusted if desired.
- Available:1
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Slag Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915
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Leaded Slag Glass Inverted Domes were made by slumping
or bending parts of sheets of Slag Glass and shaping
them into very interesting designs of different
colors and texture. The bending was done by heating
the glass in a kiln until it " slumped " to form the
shape of the various molds that were used. After the
desired shape was created the piece of glass was
surrounded by copper or lead foil which then allowed
the pieces to be " leaded " together with a soldering
iron to form the Inverted Dome.
- These Antique Inverted Domes are very often
associated with the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau period.
Their spare but interesting designs work well with the
parallel lines in Arts & Crafts furniture. Then some of
these Antique Lights had a more organic feel to them.
- Circa 1915
- 8-slag glass panels
- Amber slag glass
- 3-lights
- 31" drop x 21" diameter x 7" shade depth
- Drop can be adjusted if desired.
- Available:1
Slag Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915
Steuben Calcite Acid Cutback Inverted Dome, Circa 1915
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Steuben Calcite Acid Cutback Inverted Dome, Circa 1915
This is a magnificent example of Steuben lighting. The shade is of a very unusual design with acid cutback from the top to the bottom, where there is a very unique fluted melon shape. The Art Nouveau shade has bows,garlands and medallions connected by graduating bell flower details. The cream glass on the outside has been etched through to the white glass on the inside to achieve the design.
- Circa 1915
- Bow, swag, medallion, bell flower design detail
- Green , pink, and white
- 22 1/2" drop x 9 3/4" diameter x 9" shade depth
- Drop can be adjusted if desired.
- Available:1
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