Hi folks! I'm a noob here, but a confirmed AC junkie and I look forward to learning much from this forum!

I have run across this unusual lamp, and wonder if anyone can help provide me some info as to maker/age/classification.





Measures 20" tall from base to finial (which I doubt is original) - and only 3" deep. Shade is mica with raised, handpainted rose motif. Only marking on the lamp is the No. "1505" on the bottom of the scroll base. It has been rewired, but the socket has a Pat. July 6 1909 date on it.

Would this be considered AC? Deco? Nouveau? Or a combination of all three? Thanks, folks!

- S. Buhrman
Austin, TX

What an interesting lamp, never seen anything like it.

My first impression is Art Deco, based on the form, but the use of Mica and the motif on the shade...perhaps transitional and not American?

I'm new to all this so... just guesstimating.

Take it the finial is a replacement?

I saw this same lamp in an antique mall in Orange Ca. in Sept, by chance is that where you picked it up? It actually brought me into the shop. I thought it was pretty cool myself.
I have no information for you though, sorry.

Dano

Hi All!

Thanks for the responses! I actually bought the lamp on Craigslist here in Austin, Texas. $20 bucks! I'm certain the finial is new, and I'd like to find a nice period finial for it.

I've still had no luck ID-ing this baby. Thought perhaps the lamp base might be Kralik glass, as they did a much similar green crackle during the late 1800 and early 1900s. The Patent info on the base is in English, tho - so who knows? Seems to be gold paint in the crevices. I was tempted to remove it, but I'll hold off until I can get an idea where and when it was made.

Thanks for the info, all! This is a great forum!

Regards,
Susan Buhrman
Austin, Texas

That is a great price if you consider what I know they were asking for at the antique shop, a price that I would not have paid for it. For $20 though, solid deal and pretty neat lamp

Dano

looks like a very solid lamp, for $20 its quite affordable i think ......