See more ideas about antique lamps, vintage lamps and tiffany lamps. Well, philip handel started in meriden, connecticut, in 1885. For most 19thcentury americans, the year 1876 was noteworthy for marking the centennial of their young. Diameter of the shade is over 18 diameter, base is about 22. Antique handel lamps duffner and kimberly lamps buying. Early 20th century, the underside of base stamped handel, with five sockets with acorn pull chains, above a foliatecast sinuous spreading stem over a pierced leaftipcast square base, the later leaded glass shade with a band of wisteria on a mottled green geometric ground, electrified, 30. Authentic antique handel lamp, water lily tulip, 1902 in handel books, signed. Lamps offered at auctions might be trash or may be treasure. Antique lamp identification at the antique lamp co. I dont believe its an authentic handel water lily lamp.
A striking chandelier can easily elevate the design of any room. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs handel lamp with obverse painted and etched shade. The handel lamps book carole goldman hibel, john hibel, john fontaine on. Many handel lamps, especially those that feature peacocks and blackbirds, are worth quite a bit more.
Duffner and kimberly, organized in 1905, resulted from the partnership of the creative stained glass window designer oliver speers kimberly and francis joseph duffner. Brass base having three arms and supports, adorned with stylized flowers, surmounted by a frosted glass mushroom shade with green and gilt. Vintage pair of red blue dragon cloisonne lamps 17 34h. Handel table lamp with reverse painted glass shade.
The artist who signed the lamp did not use a calculated approach to their painting of the garden. Handel was president and treasurer of the business. How to identify an authentic handel lamp handel lamps. Gallery of handel lamps at lone star antiques of san. Certain lamps are considered collectible, while other old lamps are not. Handel, whose vision for the handel company of meriden, connecticut, was to combine individual craftsmanship with creative accomplishment. The base is pictured on page 201 and the shade on page 222 of the paul crist book. More reproductions of handels parrot reverse painted lamp shades are coming into the market. Mint shade and all original base with some chipping to be expected to the original polychrome finish. The good news is that most anything marked as a handel lamp is usually. Featured on the front cover of the hibel, fontaine book on handel lamps, as well as countless ads that handel ran. Glass shows minor wear and nicks along the fitter, rewired. The artist who signed the lamp did not use a calculated approach to. Make no mistake, this is definitely a relatively modern reproduction banquet lamp.
Nearly 100 breathtaking fixtures are richly illustrated. An antique reverse painted art nouveau table lamp by handel. Handel wisteria table lamp tiffany lamps, old lamps. The lamp has three sockets with pull chains and is finished with a colorful leaded glass tiffany style floral shade. The shade is marked handel to the inside on the metal framework and the lamp is marked handel to the bottom. Handel art nouveau lamp may 12, 2018 schmidts antiques. Perhaps the most beloved of all the handel lamps is the 6688. The real value of tiffany reproduction lamps the spruce crafts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Online resources home lamp identification lamp appraisals site map. One reason handel lamps are valuable today is due to the fact that they were expensive when they were originally being produced in the early 20 th century in meriden, ct.
Handel lamps gallery at lone star antiques of san francisco and bob white antiques. The lamp is crafted from cast metal and has a painted bronze finish to the center column terminating in a lily pad base. The desirability of an old lamp often depends on the time period in which it was produced, the maker, and the country of origin. Get the best deals on handel lamp when you shop the largest online selection at. May hardcover 240 pages september 2003 schiffer books.
Handel table lamp has metal base with octagonal foot and shaft, leading to a. How to tell if you have a lamp thats worth money budgeting. The lamp is topped with a domed, textured glass shade that features a reverse painted floral design in hues of rose and amber. The lamps were marketed directly towards uppermiddle class families either. Fontaines auction gallery 1485 west housatonic street. Antique handel chinese lamp base circa 1910 rouleau model hubbell sockets. Our 19601962 and 19631967 officially licensed corvette and chevy t3 headlight bulbs sets are factory correct and manufactured in the usa using original gm blueprints to look, fit, and perform equal to or better than the original bulbs.
Philip handel was best known for the art glass lamps he produced at the turn of the century, at a factory established on the corner of miller and catlin streets in meriden, connecticut. The handel lamp company was the very finest maker of reversepainted lamps. The handel lamp company is a prime example of fine american quality craftsmanship. Handel lamps are prized by collectors for their imaginative scenes and excellent craftsmanship. A similar shade is pictured in the book the lamps of tiffany by dr.
Antique handel lamps are decorative lamps produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the handel lamp company of connecticut. Specializing in american antique vintage lamps duffner and kimberly lampshandel lampswilkinson lampstiffany studios lampssuess ornamental lampswhaley lampswilliamson lampsmoe bridges lampspairpoint lampsother quality antique vintage lamps. Brief history dating all the way back to 1876, the handel lamp company became a household name thanks to their highquality reverse painted lamp shades that typically depicted eyecatching landscapes or scenery. With over 50 years of experience, fontaines auction gallery is the oldest full service auction gallery in western massachusetts. Thumbnail images for the leaded lampshades and chandeliers made by the handel company of meriden conn.
These are important historical designs of chandeliers, newel standards, table lamps, and glass shades. However, most lamps wont have the quality of an original handel lamp. Most handel floor lamps have simple shades, making scenic shades of this quality moderately rare. There are many factors that affect the value of an old lamp. Handel teroma lamps are the familiar painted scene lamps. Authentic antique handel lamp water lily tulip 1902 in handel books signed. Philip handel was best known for the art glass lamps he produced at the turn of the century, at a factory established in meriden, connecticut. If you have some specific questions about your lamp, then please ask. More reproductions of handel s parrot reverse painted lamp shades are coming into the market. We have the best deals on handel lamp so stop by and check us out first. Antique 3 socket handel base lamp w reverse painted shade. Painted shades and glassware defalco, robert, hibel, carole g.
There are plenty of authentic bases with reproduction shades. Handel made gas and electric lamps with both leaded glass and reversepainted shades. Philip julius handel first established the handel company in meriden, connecticut in 1876. Handel lamp bases were most commonly made of a zinc alloy, spelter with a bronze patina or finish. The snuffer is a reproduction with a professional repair to the. Often the focal point of the space it inhabits, a beautiful chandelier can be likened to a piece of art, and adds personality to any space. Mosaic shade company vintage 19071914 rare floor lamp.
This large lamp is a 1960s reproduction signed tiffany studios new york no. I dont get many handel lamps nowadays, but when i do, theyre great. Brass with an antique bronze finish handel style lamp or fixture finial cast from antique design, 1427f base for use on standard harp. Beautiful antique electrified oil parlor table lamp. At first glance the font looks to be ruby glass but once the light is behind it, you can see that it is more like amberina. Antique lamp auctions buy, sell, auction rare antique lamps.
Its one of the prettiest scenic handel lamps ive had in years. Pairpoint lamps by edward malakoff, sheila malakoff. Plenty of lamps are made today, and 100 years ago, that have styles similar to handel. Now is your opportunity to learn from their expertise in this series of books on one of the least understood areas of collecting. Handel 9 inch brick and border shade standard 2 18 inch fitter signed. It complements the handel lamp that has been in my family as long as i can remember. Mosaic shades vol 2 by paul crist fontaines auction. The handel company 18851936 was formed in meriden, connecticut, and over the years produced lamps and glass designs. Handel lamp company was known for very high quality and artistic painted shade, metal overlay shades and panel glass lamps and chandeliers.
Unfollow handel lamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A complete handel lamp with a signed lampshade and base in good condition can retail for a few hundred dollars up to several thousand. This is a fabulous, colorful, conical scenic lamp, with a very desirable tree trunk base. Painted shades and glassware robert defalco, carole g. Isbn 0865651639 the handel lamps book by carole goldman hibel, john hibel, john fontaine hardcover 260 pages december 1999 fontaine publishers.
Antique lamps made by handel, pairpoint, and tiffany are typically our most followed makers at our antique lamp auctions. Genuine antique handel lamp repair, glass panels in any shape or color, plus structure repair for slag lamp, any lamp repair imaginable, since 1975. Then there are the other makers who are better known for other decorative arts. The lamp you use daily might also be a valuable item. Determining the worth of any lighting fixture means taking a good look at some obvious clues and doing a bit of research to estimate the value. The table lamp features a cast metal column and base with copper tone finish.
Clicking a thumbnail will open a detailed page describing that lamp with full sized images. This is truly a beautiful lamp from the handel era, recently rewired with a felt bottom and ready to go. For most 19thcentury americans, the year 1876 was noteworthy for marking the centennial of their young nation, which was struggling to implement the policies of the reconstruction era after the previous decades bloody. Check out arlie sulkas antiques roadshow appraisal of this handel reversepainted lamp, ca. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Miniature lamps of the victorian era by marjorie hulsebus. And then up until the 1930s, produced handel wares. Also painted lamps by pittsburg, jefferson, moe bridges, and pairpoint. The book was full of information that i was searching for. They specialized in high quality reverse painted lamp shades and at the time were generally considered a less expensive alternative to the tiffany lamp popula. Our longlife t3 bulbs are brighter than the originals and meet the all current federal highway safety standards to make driving safer.
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