Overview
A delicate matched pair of blown-glass lamp shades featuring hand-enameled blue florals and a hand-crimped 'pie-crust' rim.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Victorian Hand-Painted 'Forget-Me-Not' Glass Tulip Shades, c. 1890-1910
Photo reference
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Story
In the late 19th century, the arrival of gas and electric lighting was a domestic revolution that initially felt cold and industrial to many homeowners.
Maker / Origin
While these are unsigned, they are consistent with the high-quality 'art glass' produced by firms like Northwood or various Bohemian workshops that exported to the American market.
Condition & Value
The glass remains remarkably clear with no visible chips to the delicate scalloped rims. Value is primarily driven by the fact that they are a matched pair in good condition.
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