Vintage to Antique Brass Table Lamp with Caramel Slag Glass Shade
This lamp is probably from the 1920s to 1930s. It appears to have originally been an electric lamp. When acquired, around the 1960s, the shade had green slag glass, but two panels were broken. All four of the panels were replaced with caramel slag glass. The original lamp base and shaft are fairly light brass, but the heavy shade made the lamp unstable. The brass portions of the lamp were polished and a coat of lacquer applied to protect the finish. The lamp was also rewired at that time. The formed wire supports that hold the lamp shade in place are made of fairly thick copper. The shade rests on the wire supports. The overall size of the lamp is about 20-1/2″ tall and 12″ square (shade). The granite base is 8″ square and 3/4″ thick (not including the cork pad). The brass base of the lamp is 5-3/4″ square and the pyramidal shape is 1-1/2″ high. The vertical shaft is 3/4″ square (not including the wire entry grommet) and 9″ long. The shade is about 7 high. The triangular slag glass panels in the shade are about 11″ wide at the base and 10-1/4″ long on the two sides. There are thin brass straps, each about 1/2 wide, that extend from the shade peak to the center of the base of each panel. Each strap has a brass trefoil decoration (about 1″ wide and 1-1/2″ high) at the center of the panel. The two whole green slag glass panels, as well as the retained broken pieces are included with the lamp. The lamp and shade are in very good condition. They will make an interesting conversation piece as well as a nice decorative addition to your home. Please see the photographs. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps”. The seller is “daveemlen” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Primary Material: Brass, Glass
- Vintage: Yes
- Power Source: Electric
- Featured Refinements: Antique Brass Lamp
- Age: 1900-1940
- Design: Shaded
- Brand: Unbranded
- Type: Lamps