Overview
A classic 'slag glass' or 'caramel glass' table lamp featuring a six-panel curved shade encased in an intricate cast-metal floral overlay.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A classic 'slag glass' or 'caramel glass' table lamp featuring a six-panel curved shade encased in an intricate cast-metal floral overlay.
Story
In the first decades of the 20th century, the American home was undergoing a radical transformation as the 'Electric House' became the new standard of modern living.
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, lamps of this quality were typically produced by renowned American firms like Bradley & Hubbard of Meriden, Connecticut, or the Miller Lamp Company.
Condition & Value
The glass panels appear to be original and free of major heat cracks, which is vital for value. The metal has a deep, aged patina that should not be polished away, as it confirms the item's antiquity. Any hidden cracks in the glass or breaks in the delicate metal filigree would reduce the value by approximately 30%.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375