Victorian-era parlor lamp with ornate brass base and painted glass shade
Estimated Value
$250-$800 USD
An ornate table/parlor lamp featuring a heavy decorative brass base with turned and stepped elements, a perforated brass heat/vent collar, and an elaborate openwork gallery supporting a large opalescent glass shade. The shade has a scalloped rim and a central hand-painted floral medallion, with embossed or molded decorative relief around the body. The overall design is characteristic of late 19th- to early 20th-century decorative lighting, likely intended for a formal parlor or sitting room. The lamp appears to have been electrified, as indicated by the visible cord and socket assembly.
Era
Late Victorian to Edwardian Era, circa 1890s-1910s
Origin
Likely United States or possibly Europe (exact origin unknown from image alone)
Material
Brass, painted/etched glass, wood or faux-wood composite base, electrical wiring
Condition
Good overall condition with visible age-related wear, tarnish, and patina; shade appears intact with no obvious major cracks from the image, though close inspection would be needed for chips, hairlines, or rewiring condition
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 24-30 inches tall overall; shade likely about 12-16 inches in diameter
Weight
Heavy
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium. The construction, materials, and style are consistent with an antique lamp, but maker, exact date, and whether all components are original cannot be confirmed from the image alone
Provenance
Likely from a domestic decorative lighting tradition common in the United States during the late Victorian/Edwardian period; exact maker and provenance cannot be determined without marks on the base, socket, or shade
Historical Significance
Decorative oil-to-electric transitional lamps like this reflect the shift in domestic lighting at the turn of the 20th century and the popularity of ornate parlor furnishings. The floral painted glass shade and elaborate brasswork are representative of high-style Victorian decorative arts
Restoration Notes
- •Appears to have been electrified/rewired at some point, though the quality and date of rewiring are unknown
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