Circa 1855, Starr Fellows 3-Light Rod Hung Gas Chandelier

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.

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

Slag Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

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 

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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

Leaded Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

This wonderful white slag glass Inverted Dome has 12 panels of leaded glass. This is an Arts and Crafts design and would look wonderful in the foyer of Arts and Crafts house or in houses of many other architectural styles.

Often a fixture like this works well in a foyer because it can pick up other leaded glass designs in the transom, sidelights and door. But an Inverted Dome is a very versatile fixture and can be used in many other rooms in a house. It has three porcelain sockets and will provide plenty of light with three 75 watt bulbs.

• Circa 1915
• 12 panels
• Cameo banding
• 31" drop x 15" diameter x 5 1/2" Shade depth

• Drop can be adjusted if desired.

• Available:1

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Acid Cutback Urn Shaped Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

 

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Acid Cutback Urn Shaped Inverted Dome, Circa 1915 

 This beautiful and unusual urn shaped Inverted Dome has a somewhat geometric acid cutback design in that the floral stylized details are repeated as in a grid.

This is a great small room light and would make a great light for a powder room or a bathroom. It has one socket and you can use a 75 watt bulb. The white glass is milk glass, a great diffuser of light letting most of the illumination through the glass without being a harsh light. 

 . Circa 1915

. Medallions and flowers

. Green, pink and white

. 29" drop x 8" diameter x 11 1/2" shade length

. Drop can be adjusted.

. Available: 1

Leaded Glass Inverted Dome , Circa 1915

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Leaded Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

This Arts an Crafts Inverted Dome with white slag glass leaded panels has a very clean and pleasing appearance. The brass holder that the slag glass shade sits in can open so the shade can be removed for cleaning. The brass rods that suspends it are square and tapered at each end. There is a 3 light cluster that drops down from the center rod and you can use 3-75 watt bulbs. 

. Circa 1915
. 6 slag glass panels
. Great fixture for  a 9' ceiling
. 30" drop x 16" diameter x 5" shade depth
. Drop can be adjusted

. Available : 1

Double Sconce with Iridescent Shades, Circa 1915

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Double Sconce with Iridescent Shades, Circa 1915

 

Antique lighting sconces are placed on a wall or mantle in various rooms of your home. Antique sconces could be gas, gas & electric, and electric. Although you will find gas keys, all of the gas and gas & electric sconces have been electrified.

Antique gas sconces will have the arms going up to hold the shades, a back plate to attach to the wall, and a gas key on the fixture.

Antique Gas & Electric sconces will have arms going up, arms going down and a back plate to attach to the wall.

Antique electric sconces will mostly have the arms going down with the exception of electric candle sconces. There is also a back plate to attach to the wall.

 

 

Circa 1915

Iridescent Shades 

11" length x 11 1/2" width x 8 1/2" from wall

Back plate : 4 1/2" diameter

Available: 1

Leaded Slag Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

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Leaded Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1915

 

This 8 panel white slag glass inverted dome has cameo metal relief of floral detail. The dark brown of the metal is a great contrast to the white slag glass which is visible through the design of the decoration in each panel. This inverted dome is quite large, 19 and 1/2 inches in diameter. It would make a great foyer light in a large entryway or also be the main light in a larger room, perhaps a Dining room.

The rope effect banding along the top of the bowl and the flute canopy are also nice details making this fixture particularly beautiful. There is a light cluster with three porcelain sockets inside that will provide plenty of illumination.

 

 Circa 1915

8-Panels

3-lights

32" drop x 19 1/2" diameter x 8"shade depth

Cast Arm Back Pendant

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Pendant with Cast Arm Back, Circa 1915 

The pendant with cast arm back is a variation on the straight pendant. It can be a great light for a small room & could be used in a Kitchen over an island or as counter light. This Pendant could add a flair to an area over a sink & could do well in a powder room as well.

Circa 1915

27 1/2 " drop x 8" width

Gas J, Circa 1895

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Gas J

 

A Gas J is a somewhat utilitarian fixture although we have had some that are quite fancy. The simple ones were often the fixtures for the Kitchens and the Servants Quarters. They were also used over Washstands on the sides and in the corners of bedrooms.

Nowadays they make a great small hall or small room fixture. In a bathroom with a pair of sconces, a Gas J can make a great ceiling fixture. Three J's over a Kitchen Island has been done.

 

 

Milk Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1930

This frosted Milk Glass Inverted Dome with embossed floral detail is a great small room light. With 4 porcelain sockets it will throw a lot of light in a room.

Milk glass is a great defuser of light almost as translucent as frosted clear glass. It lets most of the light through without being harsh. The half inch diameter metal rods that suspending the bowl run up to an embossed canopy reminiscent of the design in the dome.

                                                      

                                                                     Circa 1930

                                                                       4-lights

                                                                      Floral Details

                                                            30" drop x 13" diameter x 7" shade depth 

                                                                  Drop can be adjusted

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Acid Cutback Inverted Dome Chandelier, Circa 1915

This beautiful acid cutback Inverted Dome with colonial revival design was achieved by etching through the outer layer of glass in a way to leave a very fine detail in this case swags and garlands. There is a slight difference in the two colors of glass which enhances the contrast of the pattern. The suspension rods are fluted brass with a cast brass break in the middle of each one. The canopy and acorn underneath it are also cast brass. This would make a wonderful foyer fixture.

    Circa 1915

Swag & garland design

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                                                    31" drop x 16" diam x 4 1/2" shade depth
                                                      Drop can be adjusted if desired.
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Circa 1900's, Arts & Crafts Leaded Glass Inverted Dome

This beautiful acid cutback inverted dome with colonial revival design was achieved by etching through the outer layer of glass in a way to leave a very fine detail in this case swags and garlands. There is a slight difference in the two colors of glass which enhances the contrast of the pattern. The suspension rods are fluted brass with a cast brass break in the middle of each one. The canopy and acorn underneath it are also cast brass. This would make a wonderful foyer fixture. Measures 30" drop x 18" diameter x 7" shade depth. Drop can be lengthened.

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Arts & Crafts Leaded Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1900's

Unusual Belle Epoche Large Leaded Glass Gas Pendant, Circa 1890

This is a  very large Belle Epoch caramel Slag Glass Gas Lantern. The art glass has a really beautiful texture that enhances the effect of the light coming through the 16 panels.  The metal work is very interesting and quite intricate. The container that holds all the leaded glass is mostly of brass stamped design probably to allow a little give while the form was being made. The container consists of beaded bands and floral stampings that are all leaded around the glass. There are 3 floral open work brass castings on the top of the lantern container. There is also a very nice cast leaf over the bottom finial that holds the bottom of the lantern in place. It was through this opening that the gas flame was lit and controlled by the gas key that is also visible on the bottom. The rods that suspend the lantern are fluted and there is a three light electric cluster inside with porcelain sockets.

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                                                            Unusual Belle Epoch Large Leaded Glass Gas Lantern, 

                                                             Circa 1890

Leaded Glass Inverted Dome with Floral Relief, Circa 1910

This is a wonderful large white leaded Slag Glass Inverted Dome, Circa 1910, with floral relief in the form of garlands and swags. The 19 inch diameter is accentuated by the lovely shape of the dome itself. It starts in a point on the bottom and then fans out to the full diameter creating a very interesting curve. The contour of the shade is then enhanced by the metal work on each glass panel which is all applied. Its almost as if the metal work is growing up the contour of the shade and culminates in that large diameter. The 6 sided rods that suspend the shade have stylized husks  breaks in the middle. The white slag glass is set up as a nice contrast to all this metal work. It has 3 porcelain sockets and is wired with teflon wire. You can use 3-75 watt bulbs. 

Pair of Heavy Arts & Crafts Sconces, Circa 1910

  

These are heavy Cast Brass Arts and Crafts Sconces with a beautiful old gold patina. They have 4 amber glass panels in each shade. The Cast Brass diagonal over lapping pattern of the cylinder shades is a beautiful design detail that is hammered. The overlapping is held together with copper colored rivets that were hammered in place. The cylinders are capped off with an organic crown effect which is achieved by bending leaves from the top of the cylinder to the loop that sits on each arm. There are four leaves on each cylinder. The Cast Brass Arms also with hammered detail form a yoke that is a counterbalance for the cylinder shades. The backs are hammered and echo the cylinder shades in that they have four applied braces over the wire reservoir that ends up pressing the cast plate against the wall. The plate is hammered and has four equal rectangular extensions with a hammered embossed circle in each one.

These would be really super sconces over a mantle in an Arts and Crafts house. The mellow light from the amber glass would make a great atmosphere enhancer in a Dining room or a Living room.

 

3-Light Gas Chandelier w/ Open Body Work, Circa 1890

 

This 3 Light Gas Chandelier with Open Body Work was manufactured in the early part of the 1890s when the combination form Gas and Electric Chandeliers were popular. You see many Gas and Electric Chandeliers as well as Gas Chandeliers during this time(1885-1895) with cast openwork like the detail shown on this chandelier. You can see through the open work it is actually cast as a pierced relief which lends a very deep detailing to the type of casting features. In this case it is a stylized floral spray with scrolls. It compliments the handsome and unusual arm backs very nicely. The arm backs have the scroll and floral spray detail as well.

The very nice rope tubing running up the gas pipe is finished off with a very nice fluted canopy. This fluting is also complimented by a small fluted ball on the bottom of the body. The deep etched Gas Shades with Floral spray and urns are a very nice compliment to the open body work of the metal.