New, like Murano from the 60's / 70's, or old, like Tiffany or similar ? ? ?

Good Morning Stonecat,
That is a very unusual lamp, and I agree that it is not a Tiffany or Murano, however it does appear to be Italian in style as I have seen similar ones while serving in Italy in the service. If memory serves me correctly there are two or three bulbs in it that are horizontal and is turned on with the use of a chain.

Since there is no knob showing to hold the shade on I can't put a finger on how it is secured.

Thanks for showing it.

Respectfully,

Ralph Jones

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Originally posted by Ralph Jones:
Since there is no knob showing to hold the shade on I can't put a finger on how it is secured.

I think the shade is resting on a three arm frame - you can see the turned up end of one arm in the centre under the edge of the shade, while the other two will be hidden behind. I have seen many 'mushroom' shaped Murano lamps so that's why I thought Murano, but most of these are newer I think and not as decorative. The colour, height, trumpet shape, and what appears to be a scenic pattern, would however suggest more Arts and Crafts period. I ask the question because the lamp is up for auction tonight at a local auction house and I'm curious to see if I can figure out what it is before having a look.

Hello Stonecat,
I looked in my Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles book and read all the listings they had on electric desk or table lamps and they only listed three mushroom shaded lamps and non met your picture.

What is that sticker on the shade? Are there any markings on the bottom?

Respectfully,

I only have the picture - I haven't physically seen the lamp yet so I don't know if there are markings and I assume the sticker is just a lot number for the sale.

I think I have it figured out. The style is called Galle after a French Art Nouveau artist, and the glass is called cameo glass. Original high quality pieces from makers of the day are understandably worth thousands while modern reproductions can be dirt cheap, just like any other old quality versus new knock-off piece. So the mystery is - is it old or new and who is the maker - unfortunately I have reviewed the rest of the auction and there is not much to spark my interest so I'll pass and just go antiquing tomorrow instead.

I suspect you are right Stonecat. The lamp looks like a Galle or Daum cameo item. Most of them are signed with the names as part of the design. I have seen a great many reproductions of the vases.

Fred

HOw can you tell an authentic Galle lamp from a reproduction? My mother purchased a mushroom-shaped (looks old) lamp marked galle with no accent mark, so she doesn't know how to determine it authenticity. We would welcome any help! THank you! Clemmie

I have a Galle signed lamp, beautiful amber color unique in its style, unfortunately the cover broke...is there any interest in the market and how much would it be valued at?
Thank you and regards

I bought a galle lamp, it is signed, but the signature is not very similar to other galle´s signatures I´ve seen before, and it doesn´t have the accent, the design is based on dragonflies, how can I tell if it is real?

I suggest you visit this site for ways of detecting Galle fakes and their imitators.

http://chasenantiques.com/frenchlessons.html

You might also suggest contacting the website with images of your lamp.

Fred