Antique Brass Slag Stain Glass Desk Piano Student Lamp

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Up for bid is this beautiful and rare 1920's Brass and slag glass . Very ornate Desk , Piano or student Lamp With Marble like Slag Glass Shade This beautiful find may also be partially bronze, according to the metal colors in the shade. It is very heavy and inside the base appears to be iron weight .I am unable to find a signature from the maker of this quality lamp ( it could be Miller or Empire )This rare find piano , desk or table lamp has fully adjustable shade at the ornate arm holding the shade , the shade itself tilts up and down, right and left . T is a unique adjustment mechanism on the arm .Brass switch pull. Lamp has been rewired at some point and it is in a working condition . This lovely lamp works flawlessly. Shade length is 8" by 4" wide, and the lamp height is 15 1/4 inches. Base is a 6 3/4 inch in diameterIn the first picture the lamp is on to show some of the beautiful glow through the green slag glass shade. I also wanted you, the winning bidder, to be able to see the detail work on the arm and the base of the lamp. The shade is also lovely with the lamp off!The second picture has the lamp turned off to try to show a nice dark patina of the brass .The lamp has two original slag glass panels one in the front and one in the back ( never been replaced as they both show the same design within the old glass ) and one original translucent green glass panel on the top . T is a tight crack in the slag glass on the BACK panel of the shade, w it never shows. The crack in the back glass that has not been repaired and is noticeable . Sorry it is so hard to picture as i tried in the last picture . I wanted you to be able to see the entire lamp from both sides as well as show the marbleized slag glass . The lamp comes with the appropriate tubular bulb. This beautiful lamp has obviously been cared for, as t is no scratches or dents in the brass . The 1920's era was a long time ago. The brass has a fine patina and the lamp gives a lovely subtle glow. The winning bidder pays $18.50 shipping charges to anyw in the USA . And as always.... THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING The history of lamps :The earliest lamps were simple dish containers with a wick that hung over the edge or was supported by a channel or tube . Grease and oil from animal or vegetable sources were the first fuels . In 1784 Ami argand introduced the first major improvement in lamps . His lamp featured a tubular wick and a glass chimney . During the first half of the 19th century, whale oil, burning fluid ( a highly explosive mixture of turpentine and alcohol ), and lard were the most common fuels used in North America. Kerosene was the first major breakthrough in lighting fuels. It was demonstrated by DR Abraham Gesner in 1846 . It became the main sources of light for homes during the balance of the 19th century and for remote location until the 1950s. Although Thomas A Edison invented the electric lamp in 1879, it was not until two or three decades later that electric lamps replaced kerosene household lamps . Millions of kerosene lamps were made for every purpose and pocketbook . They ranged in size from tiny night or miniature lamps to tall stand or piano lamps . Hanging varieties for homes commonly had one or two fonts, but chandeliers often had six or more . Wall or bracket lamps usually had silver reflectors . Student lamps, parlor lamps ( now called Gone With The Wind ) and patterned glass lamps were designed to complement the popular Victorian furnishing trend of the day . Gas light was used mainly in homes of the wealthy and public places until the early 20th century . Most fixture were wall or ceiling mounted, although some table models were also used . Many lamp manufacturers made the same or similar styles for either kerosene or electricity, sometimes for gas . Top of the line lamps were made by Pairpoint, Phoenix, Tiffany Studios, Bradly and Hubbard and Handel . read more

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