PR TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE CANDLESTICKS Antique pair of Tiffany Studios, New York, bronze candlesticks. Made early 20th century. <P><P>
Measure 11 1/2 inches tall. <P><P>
Candlesticks stand on quatrefoil bases with concave semicircular sides and canted corners. The 4 feet of each candlestick are shaped like paws, with fabulous

modelling and detail. Each leads to a long, fluted, leaf-like leg. The bobeches are contained in urn shaped bowls, appropriately held in extended arms, much like

cauldrons in a fireplace. Bobeches in good shape, fit very snugly.<br>
Patina is beautiful and original in shades of brown, red etc.<P><P>
Each piece is marked underneath with TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK and the model number 8682. <P><P>
Good condition. I found no damage of any sort.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE PAIR TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE CANDLESTICKS PAW FT  

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN BRASS OIL LAMP - CZARIST ERA A South Russian brass oil lmap. Made circa 1880. <P><P>
7 3/4 inches high; 6 3/4 inches accross widest part.<P><P>
Almost certainly handmade, of very heavy gold brass. A rectangular reservoir / pool with narrowing oval spout in front, wide base rim and stylised floral terminals to the stanchions alongside the spout. <br>
The back plate is spectacular: chased and pierced with marvellous geometric patterns and strong Russian character. 3-dimentional braids, raised jewel-like buckles, heart and diamond shapes and crescent moon openings. 3 framed holes above a zig-zag gallery might have been used to attach the lamp to a wall. Terminal on top with same theme as those on the stanchions. A pair of double coils on either side of the reservoir, connecting to the backplate might be supportive, but are beautifully decorative as well. <P><P>
The brass has a fantastic patina and pale golden glow. There are a few spots of wear, including a small soldered patch.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE RUSSIAN BRASS OIL LAMP - CZARIST ERA  

ART NOUVEAU LAMP OPENWORK SHADE, FIGURAL BASE Antique silver plate and red glass Art Nouveau lamp. Made late 19th - early 20th century (1890 - 1910). <P><P>
Measurements: 19 inches high; base 10 inches in diameter. <P><P>
Silver plated, with heavy metal, probably brass underneath and partially showing through where the silver is worn. The base consists of 3 long-necked birds, storks, with lovely modelled feathers and graceful detail, such as the overlapping of their toes, stylistically very typical of the Art Nouveau artistic taste. <br>
The domed shade with cutout design, forming hearts where the 3 main lobes meet. Each lobe has a large cutout area, backed with deep red glass and moulded in a marvellous Art Nouveau landscape with trees and swishing curves amidst a host of flowers. <br>
The surface of the shade is further engraved with floral decoration. Finial on top of shade is a beautifully modelled acorn. The red glass behind the cutouts appears dark when the lamp is not lit, but bright red when switched on. <br>
The shade is bordered by a fringe of hanging beads, many of which have fallen off. The bulb is covered by a bag of similar, but smaller, beads. <P><P>
The lamp is in working condition.
Manufacturer: ART NOUVEAU LAMP OPENWORK SHADE, FIGURAL BASE  

ANTIQUE GILT BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL CANDELABRA Antique gilt bronze and cut crystal candelabra. Made in France, 19th century. <P><P>
From an extremely prestigious estate: William Nelson Camp, owner of Florida Power, vast real estate and phosphate mines and good friend of the richest of the rich

and powerful. <P><P>
These stood on a table with a Baccarat glass and gilt bronze champagne bucket. Very likely the glass is Baccarat as well. It is well cut in a diamond shape that

glitters and plays beautifully as the light catches it at different angles. <P><P>
Round base with tubular shaped bronze sides enclosing the glass. From this long stem 4 arms curl outwards, each with scrolling openwork decoration and fine foliate

mouldings curling out from the branches. Drip pans and bobeches all with moulded patterns. In the center a long, elegant and slender central stand holds a candle

higher than the rest. Even without us cleaning off the leftover wax from the last ball or dinner, the candelabra are very elegant and beautiful. <P><P>
Very good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE GILT BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL CANDELABRA  

ANTIQUE CRANBERRY RUBY GLASS HALL LAMP BRASS Antique deep red, cranberry / ruby glass hall lamp with brass fittings. 19th century, circa 1880 - 1890's. <P><P>
Measurements: The round ceiling attachment is 5 1/4 inches in diameter. <br>
The top glass fitting is 6 inches in diameter. <br>
The glass is approximately 8 inches in length. <br>
The bottom fitting drops about 3 inches not including the loop and 5 inches including the loop. <P><P>
Glass is a marvellous rich red colour and is folded in intervals of about an inch. The gold-coloured metal fitting are probably brass and look to be entirely

original. On the bottom is a support with a ring and two decorated metal 'prongs' that extend inside the glass and are attached to two ends of the chains. In this

way, the lamp can be raised or lowered for changing oil or candles. The bottom glass fitting is decorated with moulded and openwork decorations. <br>
On the top is metal colllar with ruffled, openwork, flaring rim. A pair of chains is attached to this. There are a number of screws for tightening it to the glass.

Metal straps run down in decorated twists and turns from the collar. They are further supported by a decorated metal band that runs around the circumference of the

glass. Decoration on these long bands is in the form of chased scrolls and foliage. <br>
The long chains are attached to the ceiling by a round metal fitting, similarly decorated to the other metal parts. It has a pair of pulleys for pulling on the

chains. One pulley has been replaced. <P><P>
Condition of all parts is very good.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE CRANBERRY RUBY GLASS HALL LAMP BRASS  

ANTIQUE CZECH ORMOLU GLASS FRUIT BASKET SHADE Antique centerpiece table lamp made of gilt metal and multi-coloured Bohemian glass shaped like a basket of fruit. Made in Czechoslovakia - then part of the Hapsburg / Austrian Empire, circa 1920's.
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TOtal width is approx 14 1/4 inches. Height is 5 1/2 inches. <P><P>
Lamp in 2 parts: Base shaped as a 2-handled basket. Parallel openwork elongated ovals with dedallions in wreaths of foliage both front and back. A switch near one arching handle.
The top consists of a copper rimmed oval and wire net on which the fruit is attached. Glass fruit - shaped beads - red, blue and green grapes, various kinds of berries and a small apple and pear.
Light glows through the glass when the lamp is switched on. <P><P>
The Oval rim is engraved MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA.
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE CZECH ORMOLU GLASS FRUIT BASKET SHADE  

ANTIQUE GORHAM SILVER CANDLESTICK LAMPS BEADS Antique Gorham sterling silver lamp / candle stands with original silver plated lamp shades over fabric and glass shades. <P>
Made in the USA, 1913.<P>
Stand without shade measures 10 3/4 inches high. <P>
Hexagonal stepped base with elegant curve towards the neck. Removable part silver, part ivory-coloured material neck with place for candle. Original, red

fabric shades held together partially with old brass tacks, with deep red glass beads hanging in a long fringe from the bottom. Over this is a wonderful

openwork silver plated shade. <P>
Base is marked with earliest Gorham mark, a small clover indicating 1913, STERLING and A9040. <br>
The silver plated shade is also hallmarked with the Gorham anchor mark, GORHAM CO 0560. <P>
All parts are in very good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE GORHAM SILVER CANDLESTICK LAMPS BEADS  

PAIRPOINT TABLE LAMP SIGNED REVERSE PAINTED S All original Pairpoint scenic reverse-painted glass table lamp signed on both base and shade and artist signed C DURAND. Made by the Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, early 20th century. <br><br>
Approximate Measurements: total height is 21.5inches. Height of shade is 6 3/4 inches. Diameter of shade is 18inches. <br><br>
Reverse-painted shade with scenic landscape view. Continuous scene with soft purple mountains in the background, fields and trees and then a section of woody forest, alternating with a similar pair of landscape and forest scenes. Glass itself is textured. Tear shaped light reserves on the top echo the moulding of the metal fittings above. <br>
The base with bronze finish has three-sockets with original acorn pulls. <br><br>
The shade is signed THE PAIRPOINT CORP as well as artist signed C DURAND. The base has engraved PAIRPOINT as well as the diamond with a P and an original sticker lable that reads LAQUERED Clean only with a damp cloth.<br><br>
Condition is very good. No chips/cracks/damage/overpainting etc.<br><br>

C Durand was a pseudonym for Adolph J. Frederick, a European-born decorator who arrived at Pairpoint by 1891 and who stayed until the company closed in 1937.
Manufacturer: PAIRPOINT TABLE LAMP SIGNED REVERSE PAINTED  

NOUVEAU BRONZE LAMP SIGNED LELEU PARIS SALON Bronze oil lamp with thistle theme modelled in relief. Made in France and artist signed Georges Leleu and Salon 1904. Classic Art Nouveau bronze relief.
Stands 13 1/2 inches high. Round base is just under 7 1/4 inches in diameter.
Superb modelling of thistles and thistle leaves sweep in typical Art Nouveau whiplashed waves around the base and then swoosh up the leg of the lamp, that curves and widens to echo the elegant curves below. Relief thistle leaves curve up the leg, ending in flowers near the shoulders. The top of the leg widens, almost like a mushroom and is similarly modelled with swooping waves and thistle flowers.
The lamp has impressed signature of G Leleu and Salon 1904 on the outside rim. Underneath are numerals 03 and possibly someone has signed a name under it (see 'photos).
The lamp has been converted to electricity and has original French switch and plug.
Condition is very good with wonderful patina.
For another example of Lelou's bronze lamps, see Duncan's book on Art Nouveau and Art Deco lighting.
Manufacturer: NOUVEAU BRONZE LAMP SIGNED LELEU PARIS SALON  

GEORGIAN ANTIQUE BRASS CANDLE HOLDER ENGLISH Antique brass candle holder, probably English or Dutch dating to 18th century.
Measures: almost 6 3/4inches accross and 5 inches high.
Deep golden coloured brass. A walled tray with concave, sloping sides with a central, mechanical candle stick. Lever to raise or lower the candle (see 'photos). Hooked thumb piece attached to back. <br>
Good condition with negligible dents to be expected in a piece of this age.
Manufacturer: GEORGIAN ANTIQUE BRASS CANDLE HOLDER ENGLISH  

PITTSBURG REVERSE HP LAMP CHIPICE LANDSCAPE Pittsburgh reverse handpainted lamp with a winter landscape scene and setting sun. Made USA early 20th century.
Measures:approx 21 inches high and shade is approx 14 inches in diameter.
Bronze stand with understated moulded patterning on bottom and on sides.
Shade is a tour de force of early 20th century American Art glass - chipped ice and reverse painted. Scene is a winter landscape, the trees and shrubs sensitively depicted and surrounding the setting sun. Hint of snow on the ground. A lone small figure drags a bundle through the woods.
The piece is not signed. It is in excellent condition with no damage to shade or stand.
Manufacturer: PITTSBURG REVERSE HP LAMP CHIPICE LANDSCAPE  

ANTIQUE CANDLESTICKS ROYAL SOLDIER DRUMMER Pair of antique Royal military figural candlesticks in the form a drummer and rifleman respectively. Made Germany, possibly by Herend.
Measure 12 1/2inches high each.
Each soldier stands on a white, antique-style pillar moulded and gilded to look Classic, with an N in a green wreath of laurels - possibly for Napoleon? The drummer marches forward as he beats a tatto; the rifleman strides forward. Both have large, German military moustaches and the features on their faces are very well modelled. Backpacks, epaulettes, garlanded hats also well modelled and subtlely coloured.
The candle would be placed in the hat of the soldier.
Underneath each pillar has a variety of embossed and engraved marks: A crown and shield within a laurel wreath, enclosed in a circle, very likely the mark of Herend. Incised letters and numbers.
Very good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE CANDLESTICKS ROYAL SOLDIER DRUMMER  

ART DECO FIGURAL LADY MOSAIC LAMP 1920'S Original Art Deco lamp w iridescent metal lady dancer / ballerina standing on a glass mosaic globe and Deco openwork gold base. Made in Germany 1920-30's.
12 inches high.
This lamp screams Art Deco: from the 4 stylised molded leaf point base and openwork arches and points in gold metal, supporting a globe of mosaic in blue, red, green, black and white with orange 'jewels' imbedded in a ring. A wonderful ballerina / dancer - flapper pants under her iridescent tutu of metallic gold-green, copper and red. Absolutely great modelling shows every muscle in her abdoment, great detail to her curly locks and fine features. Molded straps of red ballet shoes.
Engraved mark Germany with crossed lines.
There is some paint loss which is natural for a piece of this age. Besides that, no damage of any sort.
Manufacturer: ART DECO FIGURAL LADY MOSAIC LAMP 1920'S  

PR LAMPS EGERMANN BOHEMIAN RUBY CUT GLASS Pair of cut glass and metal lamps, made by Egermann, Bohemia, late 19th - early 20th century.
Measure 13inches high.
Deep ruby red cut to clear glass lamps. Round, conical shape with very deep miter cutting forming panels that contain stars and cross-hatching in a bottom ring, oval 'bubbles' in a middle ring and finally a starburst forming a point on the top. Exceptional colour and good quality workmanship. Egermann is called "the most famous name in Bohemian glass history" by the Truitts in their book on Bohemian glass, page 36.
The metal stands are somewhat French empire in style. Elegant columns above a round base with foliate patterning, echoed by the 3 arms in the form of beautifully modelled leaves and another bow and leaf pattern around the mounts.
The lamps are in their original condition - not regilded or altered in any way. There are no cracks/chips of any sort to the glass. The only minor problem is that one 'screw' on the back of one of the mounts is missing.
Manufacturer: PR LAMPS EGERMANN BOHEMIAN RUBY CUT GLASS  

JUDAICA ST SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS C 1800 Judaica Sterling silver Sabbath candlesticks, possibly German or Russian, early 19th century.
Measure 11 5/8inches tall. Weighted.
Baroque style candlesticks. Stems like Corinthian columns. Triangular bottoms, standing on 3 scrolling feet, richly decorated with shells, scallops, scrolls, flowers, foliage and wheat and grapes. Acanthus leaves and scrolls above a narrow neck and below nozzles. Podium type base, also triangular with rounded edges.
Both pieces are hallmarked.
Condition is generally excellent with clear, crisp decoration and wonderful rich patina. One stick has been restored on the very thin neck - visible only if you are really looking for signs of any damage.
Manufacturer: JUDAICA ST SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS C 1800